Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
12%
Black
(15-16)2%
21%
White
(15-16)97%
61%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
124 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is part of Melbourne School District.
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