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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,941 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 66% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,941 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Pleasant Central School District, which is ranked #190 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
76%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,472 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,792 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,472
$31,371
Spending / Student
$34,792
$32,248
Best Mount Pleasant Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8538
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8538
Gr: 3-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Westlake High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Memorial Dr
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-8536
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-8536
Gr: K-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Mount Pleasant Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,941 students.
What is the rank of Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Mount Pleasant Central School District is ranked #190 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant Central School District?
76% of Mount Pleasant Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 9:1, 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 $34,792 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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