Brookside Elementary School vs Mill Lake
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Monroe Township · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
431 students
Mill Lake
Monroe Twp · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
462 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Monroe Township, New Jersey | Mill Lake Monroe Twp, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,479 | #705 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2507 of 50,301 | #11555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 431 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| city | Monroe Township | Monroe Twp |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 69.7).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 17.5%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Mill Lake is the larger school with 462 students compared with 431.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookside Elementary School better than Mill Lake?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 69.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookside Elementary School and Mill Lake?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Monroe Township and Monroe Twp in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 431. Mill Lake: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Mill Lake rank in New Jersey?
Brookside Elementary School is 347th of 1,479 and Mill Lake is 705th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).