Eugene Auer Memorial School vs Mills Pond Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eugene Auer Memorial School
Lake Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Mills Pond Elementary School
ST James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Eugene Auer Memorial School Lake Grove, New York | Mills Pond Elementary School ST James, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1198 of 2,536 | #276 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21579 of 50,301 | #3235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 308 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Lake Grove | ST James |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Pond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 55.1).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 42.2%).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 308.
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 Eugene Auer Memorial School better than Mills Pond Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Pond Elementary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 55.1 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 Eugene Auer Memorial School and Mills Pond Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Grove and ST James in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eugene Auer Memorial School: 308. Mills Pond Elementary School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eugene Auer Memorial School and Mills Pond Elementary School rank in New York?
Eugene Auer Memorial School is 1198th of 2,536 and Mills Pond Elementary School is 276th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).