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#1706 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Mill Lake
Elementary School · Monroe Township School District · Monroe Twp, NJ
A Monroe Township School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 MONMOUTH ROAD, Monroe Twp, NJ 08831
- Math 59% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Lake score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mill Lake sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,741
Median home value
$489,700
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hop to ItPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| E Raymond Appleby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 2–5 | 1.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monroe Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $23,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Lake is listed in Monroe Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Lake
Mill Lake is a public elementary school in Monroe Twp, NJ, part of Monroe Township School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,706 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Lake
What grades does Mill Lake serve?
Mill Lake serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Mill Lake?
Mill Lake has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Lake?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Lake is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Lake rank in NJ?
Mill Lake ranks #1,706 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mill Lake's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Lake has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mill Lake?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Lake has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mill Lake a charter school?
No, Mill Lake is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Lake a Title I school?
No, Mill Lake is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Lake?
10.4% of students at Mill Lake qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (732) 251-5336
- Area population (ZIP 08831)
- 54,608
- Area average commute
- 39.7 min
- Area median age
- 54.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08831; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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