Serving 319 students in grades 7-8, Mount Pleasant Area Jhs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Area Jhs is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1765 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Area Jhs's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs is ranked #1765 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Area Jhs?
319 students attend Mount Pleasant Area Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mount Pleasant Area Jhs students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Area Jhs?
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Area Jhs offer ?
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Area Jhs part of?
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs is part of Mount Pleasant Area SD School District.
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