Mills Pond Elementary School vs Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.0 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
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
Stony Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–9
655 students
| Measure | Mills Pond Elementary School ST James, New York | Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School Stony Brook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #276 of 2,536 | #54 of 785 |
| National rank | #3235 of 50,301 | #434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 338 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| city | ST James | Stony Brook |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 83.3).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 21.2%).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.0).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School is the larger school with 655 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 Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School ranks higher (88.3 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 Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between ST James and Stony Brook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Pond Elementary School: 338. Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Pond Elementary School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School rank in New York?
Mills Pond Elementary School is 276th of 2,536 and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School is 54th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).