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Milton


At a glance
37thof 348 Massachusetts districts▲ 1
Better than 89% of Massachusetts districts
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 89.4% of districts
6
Schools
4,367
Students
3
5-star schools
Top rankedMilton High30th of 349 Massachusetts high schools
Biggest riser
Cunningham School up 17 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Charles S Pierce Middle 11.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
Summary:

The town of Milton, Massachusetts is home to a high-performing school district, with 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's standout schools include Milton High School, which ranks 30th out of 349 Massachusetts high schools, and two top-performing elementary schools, Collicot and Cunningham, which rank 73rd and 76th out of 906 elementary schools statewide, respectively.

The Milton schools generally perform well above state averages on standardized tests, with 10th graders at Milton High achieving 75.71% proficiency in English Language Arts, 72.83% in Math, and 84.36% in Science, compared to state averages of 50.66%, 44.6%, and 45.89%. The district also boasts excellent graduation and dropout rates, with Milton High reporting a 95.4% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate.

While the Milton school district as a whole is high-performing, there is some variation in elementary school outcomes, with Tucker Elementary lagging behind the other elementary schools in the district. Further analysis on equity, resource allocation, and the drivers of this performance disparity could provide valuable insights to help ensure all students in Milton receive a high-quality education.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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