Louise A. Spencer Elementary School vs Millstone River School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
774 students
Millstone River School
Plainsboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
772 students
| Measure | Louise A. Spencer Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Millstone River School Plainsboro, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,479 | #229 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #44914 of 50,301 | #1126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 774 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 70% |
| city | Newark | Plainsboro |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millstone River School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 19.9).
- •Millstone River School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 12%).
- •Millstone River School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 22%).
- •Millstone River School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 86.2%).
- •Millstone River School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.7).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 772.
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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School better than Millstone River School?
On the Success Index (US), Millstone River School ranks higher (88.6 vs 19.9 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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Millstone River School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Newark and Plainsboro in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School: 774. Millstone River School: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Millstone River School rank in New Jersey?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is 1446th of 1,479 and Millstone River School is 229th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).