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Mount Pleasant Elementary School vs. Collins Elementary School

Should you attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School or Collins Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Collins Elementary School
67 Martin Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
435 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Pleasant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Collins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Collins Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Pleasant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Collins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#144 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
#149 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Pleasant Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Collins Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 10% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Pleasant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in NJ)
78%
(Top 10% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Pleasant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 5% in NJ)
65-69%
(Top 5% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Pleasant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mount Pleasant Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Collins Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
66
69
Grade 1 Students
65
70
Grade 2 Students
79
82
Grade 3 Students
69
77
Grade 4 Students
76
81
Grade 5 Students
80
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
46%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Collins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Pleasant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Collins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Collins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Collins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livingston Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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