Very Good
#936 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
Mills Pond Elementary School
Elementary School · Smithtown Central School District · St. James, NY
A Smithtown Central School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
246 MORICHES RD, St. James, NY 11780
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mills Pond Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mills Pond Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$141,576
Median home value
$702,900
Median rent
$2,322/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint James Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| William Sidney Mount Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Harbor Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Ss Philip & James SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Smithtown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $33,507NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mills Pond Elementary School is listed in SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mills Pond Elementary School
Mills Pond Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. James, NY, part of Smithtown Central School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 4,742 schools in NY.
State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mills Pond Elementary School
What grades does Mills Pond Elementary School serve?
Mills Pond Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mills Pond Elementary School?
Mills Pond Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mills Pond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mills Pond Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mills Pond Elementary School rank in NY?
Mills Pond Elementary School ranks #936 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Mills Pond Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mills Pond Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mills Pond Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mills Pond Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mills Pond Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mills Pond Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mills Pond Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mills Pond Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mills Pond Elementary School?
12.9% of students at Mills 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (631) 382-4305
- Area population (ZIP 11780)
- 15,586
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 · 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 11780; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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