Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Prospect 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 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Prospect 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Prospect Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
School Mascot
Panther
School Rankings
Mount Prospect 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 Prospect Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#70 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
65%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
19%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Prospect Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Corner School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School?
530 students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mount Prospect Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Prospect Elementary School?
Mount Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Mount Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Prospect Elementary School part of?
Mount Prospect Elementary School is part of Bernards Township School District.
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