Mount Pleasant Area Sd School District
School District · Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,923
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,923
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mount Pleasant Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mount Pleasant Area HS
Mount Pleasant · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Donegal EL Sch
Jones Mills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Norvelt EL Sch
Mount Pleasant · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#368 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,528
$2,612 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,923 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Mount Pleasant Area Sd ranks #368 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Mount Pleasant Area Sd's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mount Pleasant Area HS (6.6/10), Donegal EL Sch (6.6/10), and Norvelt EL Sch (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mount Pleasant Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mount Pleasant Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant Area HS | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Donegal EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Norvelt EL Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Ramsay EL Sch | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Mount Pleasant Area Jhs | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mount Pleasant Area Sd
Mount Pleasant Area Sd is a Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,923 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. District-level spending was $15,528 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Mount Pleasant Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Donegal EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Mount Pleasant Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 52.6% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mount Pleasant Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Pleasant Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Mount Pleasant Area Sd
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Mount Pleasant
- Total Enrollment
- 1,923
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- District spending per student
- $15,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
Mount Pleasant Area Sd has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Mount Pleasant Area Sd is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
Mount Pleasant Area Sd's district-level spending was $15,528 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Pleasant Area Sd is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
Donegal EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Mount Pleasant Area Sd with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
Across schools in Mount Pleasant Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mount Pleasant Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Mount Pleasant Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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