Mount Pleasant Middle School

11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 474 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Mount Pleasant Middle School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
474 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

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 0.65, 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)
#186 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mount Pleasant Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Pleasant 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.
78%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Pleasant 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
43%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mount Pleasant Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mount Pleasant Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mount Pleasant Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mount Pleasant Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Mount Pleasant Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mount Pleasant 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 (21-22)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Pleasant Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Pleasant Middle School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Middle School is ranked #186 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Pleasant Middle School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert R Lazar Middle School, John Adams Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
474 students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mount Pleasant Middle School students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Middle School?
Mount Pleasant Middle 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 Middle School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Mount Pleasant Middle School part of?
Mount Pleasant Middle School is part of Livingston Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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