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Old Mill Elementary School

Elementary School · Wall Township Public School District

2119 OLD MILL ROAD OLD MILL ROAD, Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Enrollment

384

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,053 of 2,466

In Sea Girt

#1 of 2

public schools

In district

#5 of 7

Wall Township Public School District

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Old Mill Elementary School

6.8/10

Elementary School in Sea Girt · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.2/10

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About Old Mill Elementary School

Old Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sea Girt, NJ, part of Wall Township Public School District. Old Mill Elementary School serves approximately 384 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Old Mill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,053 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Old Mill Elementary School show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • District avg 7.1
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Old Mill Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$29,653
Chronic Absenteeism6%

Old Mill Elementary School — Students at Old Mill Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 68.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 69.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
65.9%
ELA
68.3%
2025
Math
65.3%
ELA
66.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.

How Old Mill Elementary School Compares

See how Old Mill Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.8/10
57th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.8/10
Very Good
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
7%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
6.0%

Location

2119 OLD MILL ROAD OLD MILL ROAD, Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Old Mill Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Spring Lake Heights Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Spring Lake Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is Manasquan Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Manasquan), which scores notably higher. Additionally, H W Mountz Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Spring Lake), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sea Girt, see our Sea Girt schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
THE BROOKSIDE SCHOOL Sea Girt 0.4 mi 5.2
Manasquan High School Manasquan 1.0 mi 6.1
Sea Girt Elementary School Sea Girt 0.9 mi 6.6
Manasquan Elementary School Manasquan 1.1 mi 8.6
HILL AND DALE SCHOOL Manasquan 1.1 mi
Wall Intermediate School Wall 1.2 mi 8.1
ATLANTIS PREP SCHOOL Manasquan 1.1 mi
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School Spring Lake Heights 1.3 mi 8.7
ST CATHARINE SCHOOL Spring Lake 1.3 mi 5.7
Wall High School Wall 1.9 mi 7.0
Communications High School Wall 2.0 mi 7.6
H W Mountz Elementary School Spring Lake 1.7 mi 8.6
MONMOUTH MONTESORI ACADEMY Spring Lake 1.8 mi 4.4
Brielle Elementary School Brielle 2.1 mi 6.7
Wall Primary School Wall 2.4 mi 4.4
West Belmar Elementary School Wall 2.3 mi 8.2
Academy Charter High School Lake Como 2.5 mi 4.8
Belmar Elementary Belmar 2.9 mi 6.9
SEA LAVENDAR MONTESSORI Belmar 2.9 mi
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School Point Pleasant Beach 3.2 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08750 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$150,357

Median Home Value

$1,117,800

Median Rent

$2,039/mo

Population

3,624

College Educated

71%

Homeownership

83.5%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Median Age

57

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Old Mill Elementary School

What grades does Old Mill Elementary School serve?

Old Mill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Old Mill Elementary School?

Old Mill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Old Mill Elementary School rank in NJ?

Old Mill Elementary School ranks #1,053 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Old Mill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Old Mill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Old Mill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Mill Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Old Mill Elementary School a charter school?

No, Old Mill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Old Mill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Old Mill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Mill Elementary School?

7.0% of students at Old Mill 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.0%

District

Wall Township Public School District
District Enrollment
3,186
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,653
District Rank
#5 of 7

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