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 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Pleasant Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
435 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are Asian, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
