Pleasantville Middle School

801 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
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Bottom 50%
Serving 883 students in grades 6-8, Pleasantville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasantville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Pleasantville Middle School's student population of 883 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
883 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasantville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantville Middle School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2045 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasantville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasantville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasantville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
69%
33%
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Black
28%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasantville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasantville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasantville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasantville Middle School's ranking?
Pleasantville Middle School is ranked #2045 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pleasantville Middle School often compared to?
Pleasantville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fernwood Avenue Middle School, Emma C Attales by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pleasantville Middle School?
883 students attend Pleasantville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pleasantville Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantville Middle School?
Pleasantville Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasantville Middle School offer ?
Pleasantville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pleasantville Middle School part of?
Pleasantville Middle School is part of Pleasantville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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