Serving 710 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
38%
31%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Mount Pleasant Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrcroft Elementary School, Claymont Elementary School, Hanby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
710 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
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?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is part of Brandywine School District.
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