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4 schools in Milton Area SD

Pennsylvania · 1,900 students · 2 cities

Milton Area SD in Pennsylvania operates 4 K-12 public schools, enrolling about 1,900 students (around 475 per school).

4-year change in Milton Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,900
-53 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Milton Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
54.1%#189 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,900#253 of 479#4,626 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#256 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.1:1#122 of 478#2,122 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
56.2%#129 of 398#3,312 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
33.2%#203 of 378#4,547 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Milton Area SD

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Milton High School at 57.5% proficient to Milton Area Middle School at 49.0%, a gap of 8.5 points. That is the 216th widest gap among 223 Pennsylvania districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,911 to 1,900 students (down 1%) and from 148 to 158 full-time teachers (up 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Milton HSMiltonHigh09-12608
James F Baugher El SchMiltonElementaryKG-03560
Milton Area MSMiltonMiddle06-08445
White Deer El SchNew ColumbiaElementary04-05287

About Milton Area SD

Milton Area SD is a low-population public-school district in Pennsylvania. The district oversees 4 schools and enrolls approximately 1,900 students.

In terms of grade levels, Milton Area SD is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Milton Area SD is about 475, noticeably below the Pennsylvania average of roughly 569.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Milton Area SD has contracted 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,953 students to 1,900.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Milton Area SD discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Milton Area SD?
Milton Area SD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1,900 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Milton Area SD?
Milton Area SD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Milton Area SD?
Milton HS is the largest public school in Milton Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 608 students.
What grade levels does Milton Area SD serve?
Milton Area SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Milton Area SD serve?
Milton Area SD operates schools in Milton, New Columbia across Pennsylvania.