Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#816 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
5%
22%
White
74%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #816 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant Elementary School?
251 students attend Mt. Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School?
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School is part of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District.
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