Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Prospect Elementary School is 0.54, 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 Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Prospect Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Corner School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School?
530 students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mount Prospect Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Prospect Elementary School?
Mount Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Mount Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Prospect Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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