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Mill Pond Elementary School
Elementary School · Lacey Township School District · Lanoka Harbor, NJ
A Lacey Township School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 WESTERN BLVD, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Pond Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mill Pond Elementary School 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,033
Median home value
$387,300
Median rent
$1,504/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08734; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Clara B. Worth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Beachwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 481 | 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.
Lacey Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Pond Elementary School is listed in Lacey Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Pond Elementary School
Mill Pond Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, part of Lacey Township School District, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,421 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Pond Elementary School
What grades does Mill Pond Elementary School serve?
Mill Pond Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Mill Pond Elementary School?
Mill Pond Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Pond Elementary School rank in NJ?
Mill Pond Elementary School ranks #2,421 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mill Pond Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Pond Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Pond Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Pond Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mill Pond Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mill Pond Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Pond Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mill Pond Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Pond Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Mill Pond Elementary School 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (609) 971-2070
- Area population (ZIP 08734)
- 8,028
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08734; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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