Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Mont Pleasant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mont Pleasant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mont Pleasant Middle School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mont Pleasant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mont Pleasant Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4008 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mont Pleasant Middle School's ranking?
Mont Pleasant Middle School is ranked #4008 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Mont Pleasant Middle School?
755 students attend Mont Pleasant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Mont Pleasant Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mont Pleasant Middle School?
Mont Pleasant Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mont Pleasant Middle School offer ?
Mont Pleasant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mont Pleasant Middle School part of?
Mont Pleasant Middle School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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