Northside Intermediate

Northside Intermediate is one of the substantial junior highs in Milton, Wisconsin, operated by Milton School District, with 794 students on its rolls from grades 4 through 6. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 108% above typical.

Across the 7 schools in Milton School District (3,461 students total), Northside Intermediate accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Northside Intermediate records that nearly all students (86%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Northside Intermediate has 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting Northside Intermediate higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 24% of students at Northside Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Rock County runs at roughly 47%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Northside Intermediate tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 63.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 65.7%.

Around the school, Rock County reports that median household earnings sit near $75,673, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Northside Intermediate is one of 65 public schools in Rock County (combined enrollment of about 25,542 students).

The closest other public school is Milton Middle, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Northside Intermediate ranks 4th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 65.7%.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 10%: 724 students in 2018 compared to 794 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.