Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Millville’s public schools score below 94% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
In Millville, 15% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New Jersey average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Millville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Millville’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 191 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Millville’s, its schools beat 13%, higher than their 6% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 15% of tested students were proficient in reading and 11% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $29,235 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Lakeside Middle School, then Millville High School. Enrollment is up 20% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Millville Public Charter School is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Millville’s grade
D: better than 6% of New Jersey school districts, #444 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Millville, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Millville
Lakeside Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 929 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Millville
Lakeside Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 929 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Millville
Lakeside Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 929 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Millville
Millville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Millville
Millville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Millville
Millville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Millville
Millville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Millville’s public schools are run by Millville City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Millville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Millville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Millville | D | Millville City |
| Lawrence | C− | Lawrence Township |
| Deerfield | D | Deerfield Township PK–8 · Cumberland Regional 9–12 |
| Commercial | D− | Commercial Township |
| Maurice River | D | Maurice River Township |
| Downe | D− | Downe Township |
| Vineland | D | Vineland City |
Every school in Millville
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Millville’s schools
Are Millville’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Millville children attend score below 94% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #444 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 13%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Millville in?
Millville City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,992 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Millville kids go to high school?
Millville High School, with 1,687 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Millville’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Millville City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Millville spend per student?
$29,235 in Millville City School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Millville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Millville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.