Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Pleasant 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 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Pleasant Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Livingston school district, covering approximately 14.1 square miles in Livingston, NJ. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant 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 Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant 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 Pleasant Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#89 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
48%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Pleasant Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Elementary School, Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
407 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is part of Livingston Board Of Education School District.
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