Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 208 students in Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
208 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District, which is ranked #946 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#584 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)100%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
31%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
53%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
10%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $100,731 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $92,697 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$100,731
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$92,697
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edenwald School
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Broadway
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769-0456
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769-0456
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant-cottage School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Broadway
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769-0456
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769-0456
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District?
Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 208 students.
What is the rank of Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District?
Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District is ranked #946 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District?
53% of Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District?
Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $92,697 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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