For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,915 students in Milton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Milton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,915 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Milton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
60 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,572 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
139
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
167
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,191 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,357 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,191
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,357
$23,073
Best Milton Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Mahoning St
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
White Deer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
631 New Columbia Rd
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Milton Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Mahoning St
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
James F Baugher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Brenda Rovenolt Circle
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Grades: K-4
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milton Area School District?
Milton Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,915 students.
What is the rank of Milton Area School District?
Milton Area School District is ranked #300 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton Area School District?
82% of Milton Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milton Area School District?
Milton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Milton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,357 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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