Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Milltown Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milltown Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Milltown Primary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Milltown Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milltown Primary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
60%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
16%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milltown Primary School's ranking?
Milltown Primary School is ranked #137 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Milltown Primary School often compared to?
Milltown Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Holten Primary 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 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Milltown Primary School?
338 students attend Milltown Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Milltown Primary School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milltown Primary School?
Milltown Primary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Milltown Primary School offer ?
Milltown Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Milltown Primary School part of?
Milltown Primary School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
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