Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,918 students in Mount Pleasant Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Mount Pleasant Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,918 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Mount Pleasant Central School District, which is ranked #152 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
303 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
29%
# Black Students
15 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,468 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
76%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
148
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
144
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
5
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,886 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,210 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,886
$31,353
Spending / Student
$35,210
$32,230
Best Mount Pleasant Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westlake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8538
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8538
Grades: 3-5
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
225 Memorial Dr
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-8536
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-8536
Grades: K-2
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Mount Pleasant Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,918 students.
What is the rank of Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Mount Pleasant Central School District is ranked #152 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant Central School District?
76% of Mount Pleasant Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Mount Pleasant Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Mount Pleasant Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,210 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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