Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mount Pleasant-cottage School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant-cottage School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Pleasant-cottage School's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant-cottage School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant-cottage School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3801 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
57%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant-cottage School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant-cottage School is ranked #3801 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Pleasant-cottage School?
The graduation rate of Mount Pleasant-cottage School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant-cottage School?
112 students attend Mount Pleasant-cottage School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mount Pleasant-cottage School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant-cottage School?
Mount Pleasant-cottage School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant-cottage School offer ?
Mount Pleasant-cottage School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Pleasant-cottage School part of?
Mount Pleasant-cottage School is part of Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District.
School Reviews
2 3/16/2012
I attended Mount Pleasant Cottage School. I was placed in a 9th grade classroom and took the appropriate courses for my grade level. But the classes were nothing better than unsatisfactory. I was the least bit challenged. I more frequently dodged flying desks and chairs then I actually learned anything. The environment was impossible to work in. My classmates were out of control. I observed more violence than real classroom teaching. I was promoted to 10th grade with little to no experience in biology or algebra. I passed my Regents Test with little preparation and my fortunate prior test taking techniques. I would not recommend any children, not even the most troubled of them, to attend this school. A child with special needs is in need of better service than this. This school is providing below average education, safety, and counseling service than the average public school. With all their tools, funding, and support they should be providing the best care for their students NOT even average. Instead the children aren't getting the least they deserve. I wish the state would see where their funding is today...in the hands of self acclaimed "non-profiting organization", the JCCA.
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