Rank

B+

Milton

5 schools · 1 high school · 4 elementary schools · Milton

Milton is a suburban community about 15 miles south of Boston, with a single high school serving the district. With an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1 million, Milton is among the more affluent towns in the region, and the district's 96.4% graduation rate and Milton High's ranking among the state's top 50 high schools reflect strong community investment in education. The town has deep historical roots dating to the colonial era and is home to several notable institutions, including the Blue Hills Reservation, a major recreational area for the greater Boston region. Milton's combination of suburban character, proximity to Boston, and academic performance makes it an established residential choice for families seeking strong public schools.

Avg MCAS ELA

62%

#73 of 326

Avg MCAS Math

59.8%

#76 of 326

Avg SAT

1,171

#72 of 290

Attendance

96.9%

#4 of 328

Graduation Rate

96.4%

#109 of 288

AP Pass Rate

90.5%

#34 of 278

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,878

#194 of 325

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,399

#85 of 325

MCAS Performance by Grade

Grade	ELA M+E%	Math M+E%	Sci M+E%	Avg Score	Students
Grade 3	59%	57%	—	504	377
Grade 4	70%	70%	—	510	351
Grade 5	68%	65%	74%	509	371
Grade 6	60%	59%	—	507	337
Grade 7	66%	64%	—	508	341
Grade 8	59%	48%	67%	503	324
Grade 10	74%	72%	84%	512	287
HS Science	—	—	69%	510	272

Showing 2025 data

Student Demographics

White: 65%

Asian: 9.4%

Hispanic: 6.9%

Black: 11.7%

Multi-Race: 6.9%

Am. Indian: 0.2%

Pac. Islander: 0.1%

Female: 49.9%Male: 49.9%Non-binary: 0.2%

High Schools in Milton

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School

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Elementary Schools in Milton

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Grade

School

MCAS ELA

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Class Size

District Operations

Attendance

#4 of 328

Attendance Rate96.9%

Avg Days Absent6

Chronically Absent (10%+)4.9%

Chronically Absent (20%+)1.1%

Per-Pupil Expenditure

#194 of 325

In-District Per Pupil$19,134

Total Per Pupil$20,878

Total FTE Students4,404

Teacher Salaries

#85 of 325

Average Salary$100,399

Teacher FTE Count341

Salary vs. Town Income1.0x(near town avg)

Teacher salary is 1.0x the town's per capita income ($95,943). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.

Class Size & Populations

#290 of 327

Avg Class Size20

English Learners3.1%

Students w/ Disabilities16.4%

Total Students4,381

Staffing & Retention

#49 of 327

Teacher Retention91.5%

Principal Retention83.3%

Total Teachers342

Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025

Town Data

Milton

Avg Assessed Value

$1,081,191

#28 of 235

Avg Tax Bill

$12,769

Income Per Capita

$95,943

#27 of 235

Tax Bill Rank

#39

of 341 towns

Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.

Tax & Bond Details

Residential Tax Rate1.18%

Tax as % of Income13.31%(typical)

Bond RatingAAA(highest)

Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.

New Growth

$124.9M+1.51% levy growth(strong)

Residential$105.4M

Commercial/Industrial$19.5M

Residential Share78%(typical)

New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 4.0% (2.5% base + 1.51% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (78%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.

Municipal Free Cash

$4.6M3.4% of operating budget

Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $133.6M.

Where Children Attend School

Local Public: 4,256(80.1%)

Vocational: 38(0.7%)

Charter: 13(0.2%)

Private: 953(17.9%)

Home School: 16(0.3%)

Total: 5,311