Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mill Lake ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Lake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mill Lake's student population of 471 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mill Lake ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Lake is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
59%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Lake's ranking?
Mill Lake is ranked #656 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mill Lake often compared to?
Mill Lakeis often viewed alongside schools like Barclay Brook School, Oak Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mill Lake?
471 students attend Mill Lake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mill Lake students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Lake?
Mill Lake has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mill Lake offer ?
Mill Lake offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Mill Lake part of?
Mill Lake is part of Monroe Township School District.
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