Top Rankings
Milton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,439 students in Milton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Milton School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
3 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
1,439 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.25
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
87%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,286. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,183 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,495
$30,286
Spending / Student
$23,183
$29,536
Best Milton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Herrick Avenue
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milton School District?
Milton School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,439 students.
What is the rank of Milton School District?
Milton School District is ranked #74 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milton School District?
87% of Milton School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milton School District?
Milton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Milton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,183 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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