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Mount Pleasant Central School District

825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594-2120
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,934 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.
51爆料s in Mount Pleasant Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,934 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mount Pleasant Central School District, which is ranked #151 of all 1,015 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#144 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
66%
52%
65%
49%
90%
78%
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
75%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,597 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,918 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,597
$31,307
Spending / Student
$34,918
$32,183

Best Mount Pleasant Central School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westlake High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
580 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8538
Grades: 3-5
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 Memorial Dr
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-8536
Grades: K-2
| 451 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Mount Pleasant Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,934 students.
What is the rank of Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Mount Pleasant Central School District is ranked #151 out of 1,015 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant Central School District?
75% of Mount Pleasant Central School District students are White, 16% 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 10:1, 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 $34,918 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,934 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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