Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mill Lake ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Lake School serves the northeast part of Monroe Township, NJ, covering an area of approximately 9.8 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mill Lake's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mill Lake ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Lake is 0.63, 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
#956 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #956 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
462 students attend Mill Lake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mill Lake students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Lake?
Mill Lake has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mill Lake offer ?
Mill Lake offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Lake part of?
Mill Lake is part of Monroe Township School District.
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