Very Good
#1598 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 34% in state
Mount Pleasant-cottage School
School · Mount Pleasant-cottage Union Free School District · Pleasantville, NY
A school in Pleasantville, NY where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 8, Pleasantville, NY 10570
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mount Pleasant-cottage School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Pleasant-cottage School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$188,262
Median home value
$862,400
Median rent
$1,958/mo
College educated
73.1%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mount Pleasant-cottage Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $84,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mount Pleasant-cottage School is listed in MOUNT PLEASANT-COTTAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Pleasant-cottage School
Mount Pleasant-cottage School is a public school in Pleasantville, NY, part of Mount Pleasant-cottage Union Free School District, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,598 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Pleasant-cottage School
What grades does Mount Pleasant-cottage School serve?
Mount Pleasant-cottage School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant-cottage School?
Mount Pleasant-cottage School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant-cottage School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant-cottage School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Pleasant-cottage School rank in NY?
Mount Pleasant-cottage School ranks #1,598 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Mount Pleasant-cottage School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Pleasant-cottage School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Pleasant-cottage School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Pleasant-cottage School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mount Pleasant-cottage School a charter school?
No, Mount Pleasant-cottage School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Pleasant-cottage School a Title I school?
No, Mount Pleasant-cottage School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Pleasant-cottage School?
82.1% of students at Mount Pleasant-cottage School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 769-0456
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 10570)
- 13,391
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10570; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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