Mills Pond Elementary School vs Nesaquake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills Pond Elementary School
ST James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Nesaquake Middle School
Saint James · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Mills Pond Elementary School ST James, New York | Nesaquake Middle School Saint James, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #276 of 2,536 | #86 of 785 |
| National rank | #3235 of 50,301 | #806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 338 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | ST James | Saint James |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nesaquake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 83.3).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Nesaquake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 17.2%).
- •Nesaquake Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.0).
- •Nesaquake Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 338.
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 Mills Pond Elementary School better than Nesaquake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nesaquake Middle School ranks higher (84.6 vs 83.3 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 Mills Pond Elementary School and Nesaquake Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between ST James and Saint James in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Pond Elementary School: 338. Nesaquake Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Pond Elementary School and Nesaquake Middle School rank in New York?
Mills Pond Elementary School is 276th of 2,536 and Nesaquake Middle School is 86th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).