Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mills Pond Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mills Pond Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Mills Pond Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Pond Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
73%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Pond Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mills Pond Elementary School?
338 students attend Mills Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mills Pond Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Pond Elementary School?
Mills Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mills Pond Elementary School offer ?
Mills Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mills Pond Elementary School part of?
Mills Pond Elementary School is part of Smithtown Central School District.
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