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Milford School District

1200 W 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405-0613
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Milford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 803 students in Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
803 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Milford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#47 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
72%
58%
57%
47%
70-74%
62%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,598 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,386 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,598
$15,464
Spending / Student
$12,386
$16,776

Best Milford School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 West 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Milford School District?
Milford School District manages 2 public schools serving 803 students.
What is the rank of Milford School District?
Milford School District is ranked #55 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milford School District?
92% of Milford School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milford School District?
Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,386 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in NE)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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