Top Rankings
Milford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 819 students in Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
819 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Milford School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
14 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
748 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
51
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,352 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,144 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,352
$15,429
Spending / Student
$12,144
$16,737
Best Milford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 West 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Milford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milford School District?
Milford School District manages 2 public schools serving 819 students.
What is the rank of Milford School District?
Milford School District is ranked #48 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milford School District?
91% of Milford School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milford School District?
Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,144 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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