Is Mills Pond Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Mills Pond Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Mills Pond Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Mills Pond Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mills Pond Elementary School?

Students at Mills Pond Elementary School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Mills Pond Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mills Pond Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Great Hollow Middle School High : Smithtown High School East

Mills Pond Elementary School

Summary:

Mills Pond Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Saint James, New York, serving 372 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Smithtown Central School District, which is ranked 142 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mills Pond Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, 70.21% of 3rd graders, 74.24% of 4th graders, and 68.57% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%, respectively. In Math, 81.63% of 3rd graders, 86.15% of 4th graders, and 76.32% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.68%, 53.85%, and 49.69%. The school's diverse student population, with 75.27% White, 12.1% Hispanic, and 7.8% Asian students, is higher than some nearby schools like Dogwood Elementary (81.53% White) and Tackan Elementary (70.74% White). Additionally, Mills Pond has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, lower than the nearby schools of Dogwood (12.6), Tackan (13.9), and Saint James (13.3).

Despite its strong academic performance, Mills Pond Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (11.56% in 2022-2023), indicating a more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools like Cayuga School (31.4% free/reduced lunch) and Oxhead Road School (38.54% free/reduced lunch). However, the school's diverse student population is an asset, exposing students to different cultures and perspectives. Overall, Mills Pond Elementary School's sustained excellence, strong academic performance, and unique characteristics make it a standout educational institution in the Smithtown Central School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

246 Moriches Rd
Saint James, NY 11780-2158

(631) 382-4305

District: Smithtown Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,157

Students who attend Mills Pond Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Great Hollow Middle School
High:	Smithtown High School East

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 372

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.3%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Asian:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mills Pond Elementary School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Smithtown Central School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), Hispanic (12.1%), Asian (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mills Pond Elementary School is 10.8, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Smithtown Central School District! (See more...)

Compare Mills Pond Elementary School employs 34.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mills Pond Elementary School is $23,157, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Smithtown Central School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mills Pond Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mills Pond Elementary School 219^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Mills Pond Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Smithtown Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithtown Central School District 142^nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mills Pond Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mills Pond Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	86.92	61^st	2206	97.2%
2007	83.67	185^th	2219	91.7%
2008	81.24	262^nd	2227	88.2%
2009	81.32	212^th	2257	90.6%
2010	86.72	138^th	2263	93.9%
2011	89.67	101^st	2286	95.6%
2012	91.39	55^th	2320	97.6%
2013	89.25	167^th	2325	92.8%
2014	89.58	153^rd	2345	93.5%
2015	83.76	300^th	2352	87.2%
2016	85.74	251^st	2366	89.4%
2017	90.27	146^th	2386	93.9%
2018	88.37	187^th	2395	92.2%
2019	83.30	355^th	2413	85.3%
2021	88.14	173^rd	2201	92.1%
2022	87.91	242^nd	2434	90.1%
2023	89.79	219^th	2439	91.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mills Pond Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	62.48	402^nd	1859	78.4%
2021	69.14	199^th	1044	80.9%
2022	87.94	115^th	2031	94.3%
2023	88.74	125^th	2016	93.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Mills Pond Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.10	314^th	2338	86.6%
2019	72.45	582^nd	2357	75.3%
2021	82.59	249^th	1955	87.3%
2022	77.75	447^th	2401	81.4%
2023	87.99	230^th	2403	90.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Mills Pond Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	91.17	106^th	2340	95.5%
2019	90.67	162^nd	2358	93.1%
2021	87.55	138^th	1961	93.0%
2022	91.36	130^th	2400	94.6%
2023	89.17	204^th	2400	91.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Mills Pond Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	68.09	191^st	601	68.2%
2019	72.86	133^rd	548	75.7%
2022	80.37	92^nd	671	86.3%
2023	76.05	129^th	605	78.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mills Pond Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	95.65	28^th	1392	98.0%
2022	94.75	48^th	1503	96.8%
2023	87.27	110^th	1429	92.3%

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Rank History for White students at Mills Pond Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	78.61	234^th	1408	83.4%
2019	64.57	460^th	1338	65.6%
2021	79.52	203^rd	1224	83.4%
2022	75.48	297^th	1399	78.8%
2023	81.09	213^th	1337	84.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Mills Pond Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	328	1	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2003	328	1	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2004	503	1	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2005	500	1	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	516
2006	493	1	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
2007	494	1	8	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2008	488	0	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	3	511
2009	490	1	12	15	0	n/a	n/a	7	525
2010	500	0	11	17	0	n/a	n/a	8	536
2011	484	1	10	12	0	0	12	0	519
2012	457	0	10	15	1	0	6	0	489
2013	455	3	31	26	0	0	4	0	519
2014	409	5	29	25	0	0	4	0	472
2015	396	4	33	30	0	0	4	0	467
2016	366	7	35	29	0	0	8	0	445
2017	342	8	37	32	1	0	8	0	428
2018	328	6	31	30	2	0	6	0	403
2019	307	6	36	36	2	0	7	0	394
2020	311	7	37	35	1	0	11	0	402
2021	280	7	30	37	1	0	14	0	369
2022	271	7	29	39	1	1	12	0	360
2023	280	5	29	45	1	1	11	0	372

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mills Pond Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	341	17.0	20.1	3.5
2003	341	17.0	20.1	3.5
2004	520	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	516	29.2	17.7	4.5
2006	514	29.0	17.7	3.7
2007	520	31.5	16.5	2.5
2008	511	30.0	17.0	2.2
2009	525	29.0	18.1	2.3
2010	536	33.0	16.2	2.8
2011	519	36.3	14.2	4
2012	489	25.0	19.5	4.7
2013	519	28.0	18.5	7.3
2014	472	24.0	19.6	6.1
2015	467	27.0	17.2	7.1
2016	445	26.0	17.1	8.1
2017	428	26.9	15.8	7
2018	403	31.1	12.9	8.2
2019	394	33.6	11.7	7.1
2020	402	31.0	12.9	8
2021	369	30.9	11.9	7.9
2022	360	27.4	13.1	7.5
2023	372	34.1	10.8	11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mills Pond Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	341	17.0	20.1	3.5
2003	341	17.0	20.1	3.5
2004	520	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	516	29.2	17.7	4.5
2006	514	29.0	17.7	3.7
2007	520	31.5	16.5	2.5
2008	511	30.0	17.0	2.2
2009	525	29.0	18.1	2.3
2010	536	33.0	16.2	2.8
2011	519	36.3	14.2	4
2012	489	25.0	19.5	4.7
2013	519	28.0	18.5	7.3
2014	472	24.0	19.6	6.1
2015	467	27.0	17.2	7.1
2016	445	26.0	17.1	8.1
2017	428	26.9	15.8	7
2018	403	31.1	12.9	8.2
2019	394	33.6	11.7	7.1
2020	402	31.0	12.9	8
2021	369	30.9	11.9	7.9
2022	360	27.4	13.1	7.5
2023	372	34.1	10.8	11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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