Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Pleasant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mt Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 156 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Pleasant Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
40%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #396 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Elementary School?
156 students attend Mt Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mt Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Pleasant Elementary School?
Mt Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mt Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mt Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mt Pleasant Elementary School is part of MT Pleasant 4 School District.
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