For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,903 students in Mount Pleasant Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mount Pleasant Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,903 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Pleasant Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,062 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,019
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,062
$23,119
Best Mount Pleasant Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norvelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
163 Lilac Lane
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: K-3 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Ramsay Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Eagle Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 4-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Donegal Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 Schoolhouse Lane
Jones Mills, PA 15646
(724) 547-4100
Jones Mills, PA 15646
(724) 547-4100
Gr: K-4 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Pleasant Area School District?
Mount Pleasant Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,903 students.
What is the rank of Mount Pleasant Area School District?
Mount Pleasant Area School District is ranked #263 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant Area School District?
95% of Mount Pleasant Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Area School District?
Mount Pleasant Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Pleasant Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,062 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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