Best High Schools in Mount Pleasant, PA

High schools
5
Students
2,282
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Mount Pleasant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Southmoreland Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

2. Mount Pleasant Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students

3. Connellsville Area Shs

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1001 Students

Best Middle Schools in Mount Pleasant, PA

Middle schools
5
Students
2,485
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Mount Pleasant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Wendover Ms

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students

2. Ramsay El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 385 Students

3. Southmoreland Ms

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students

4. Mount Pleasant Area Jhs

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 310 Students

5. Connellsville Area Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Mount Pleasant, PA

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,764
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Mount Pleasant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Southmoreland El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 546 Students

2. Bullskin El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students

3. Norvelt El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 466 Students

4. Southmoreland Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 279 Students

5. Verna Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Verna Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 97 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Mount Pleasant, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Mount Pleasant, PA has a total population of 14,585 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Mount Pleasant, PA

6,531

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mount Pleasant, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mount Pleasant, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mount Pleasant, PA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

991 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Mount Pleasant, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Mount Pleasant, PA

How many schools are in Mount Pleasant, PA?

Mount Pleasant, PA has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,531 students in total.

How do schools in Mount Pleasant perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Mount Pleasant score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Mount Pleasant don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mount Pleasant?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 53%
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  • Projected: 54%
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