Serving 487 students in grades 6, Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 60% 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: 6
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Mount Pleasant Middle 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 Middle School is 0.64, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School?
487 students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mount Pleasant Middle School students are Asian, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Middle School?
Mount Pleasant Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Middle School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Mount Pleasant Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
