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New London Jr-sr High School vs. Mount Pleasant High School

Should you attend New London Jr-sr High School or Mount Pleasant High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New London Jr-sr High School
101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mount Pleasant High School
2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Mount Pleasant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 290 students in grades 6-12, New London Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Mount Pleasant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
290 students
521 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New London Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Pleasant High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New London Jr-sr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Pleasant High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New London Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Pleasant High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New London Jr-sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New London Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#861 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#813 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New London Jr-sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Pleasant High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
65%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New London Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New London Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Pleasant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New London Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New London Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Pleasant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New London Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New London Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Pleasant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
90-94%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New London Jr-sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New London Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New London Jr-sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mount Pleasant High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
44
-
Grade 7 Students
46
-
Grade 8 Students
44
-
Grade 9 Students
44
124
Grade 10 Students
44
146
Grade 11 Students
37
136
Grade 12 Students
31
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New London Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New London Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New London Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New London Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New London Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New London Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New London Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New London Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New London Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New London Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of New London Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New London Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Pleasant High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New London Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New London Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Pleasant High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New London Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New London Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Pleasant High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Pleasant Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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