Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Pleasant School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Pleasant School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Pleasant School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Pleasant School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
41%
7%
Black
3%
2%
White
46%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Pleasant School's ranking?
Mt. Pleasant School is ranked #452 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Mt. Pleasant School often compared to?
Mt. Pleasant Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ledge Street School, Charlotte Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant School?
359 students attend Mt. Pleasant School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mt. Pleasant School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Pleasant School?
Mt. Pleasant School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant School offer ?
Mt. Pleasant School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mt. Pleasant School part of?
Mt. Pleasant School is part of Nashua School District.
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