Serving 477 students in grades 6, Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Middle School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Middle School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Middle School is ranked #128 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Pleasant Middle School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Middle School, Robert R Lazar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School?
477 students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mount Pleasant Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Middle School?
Mount Pleasant Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Middle School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Mount Pleasant Middle School part of?
Mount Pleasant Middle School is part of Livingston Board Of Education School District.
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