Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Prospect Elementary School serves the southwest part of Basking Ridge, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Prospect Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Prospect Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
66%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Prospect Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Corner School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School?
522 students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mount Prospect Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Prospect Elementary School?
Mount Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Mount Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Prospect Elementary School part of?
Mount Prospect Elementary School is part of Bernards Township School District.
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