Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Milford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milford Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Milford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milford Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milford Elementary School's ranking?
Milford Elementary School is ranked #989 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Milford Elementary School often compared to?
Milford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierceton Elementary School, Labelle Youth Developmental Academy, Syracuse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Milford Elementary School?
283 students attend Milford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Milford Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milford Elementary School?
Milford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Milford Elementary School offer ?
Milford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milford Elementary School part of?
Milford Elementary School is part of Wawasee Community School Corp School District.
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