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Milford Area PSD 124 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 492 students in Milford Area PSD 124 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Milford Area PSD 124 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
492 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Milford Area PSD 124 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#439 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
28%
# Black Students
4 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
417 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
85%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
30
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,626 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,278 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$24,626
$21,990
Spending / Student (19-20)
$22,278
$21,244
Best Milford Area PSD 124 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milford High School Campus
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4184
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4184
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Milford Grade School West Campus
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 S Randolph St
Sheldon, IL 60966
(815) 889-5176
Sheldon, IL 60966
(815) 889-5176
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milford Area PSD 124 School District?
Milford Area PSD 124 School District manages 3 public schools serving 492 students.
What is the rank of Milford Area PSD 124 School District?
Milford Area PSD 124 School District is ranked #405 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milford Area PSD 124 School District?
85% of Milford Area PSD 124 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milford Area PSD 124 School District?
Milford Area PSD 124 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Milford Area PSD 124 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,278 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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