Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

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Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School ranks 321 st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School is a public middle school serving 310 students in grades 7-8 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Mount Pleasant Area School District. While the school maintains a 0% dropout rate, it faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, struggles with disabled students, and a relatively homogeneous student population.

Compared to the state and district averages, Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School's performance is generally below par. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 30% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 42.6% in the district. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 321 out of 893 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 504 out of 797 in 2020-2021, with its performance rating varying between 2 and 3 stars out of 5. Additionally, the school struggles significantly with disabled students, ranking 613 out of 660 in the state in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Frazier Middle School and Connellsville Area Middle School, Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School generally performs below average, with higher test scores and better overall performance rankings. This may be due in part to the school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (43.87% in 2022-2023), which could contribute to its lower academic performance compared to more affluent nearby schools. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white (96.77%), which may limit the diversity of perspectives and experiences that students are exposed to.

Detail:

Public 7-8

265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666-9041

(724) 547-4100

District: Mount Pleasant Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
321^st of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,775

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Two or more races:

1.9%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.02. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (1.9%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School is $15,775.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School 321^st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Mount Pleasant Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Area School District 317^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2005	61.98	297^th	687	56.8%
2006	66.08	271^st	736	63.2%
2007	59.71	355^th	749	52.6%
2008	53.03	429^th	753	43.0%
2009	58.42	385^th	770	50.0%
2010	59.98	388^th	805	51.8%
2011	58.45	418^th	825	49.3%
2012	61.73	394^th	834	52.8%
2013	62.28	352^nd	758	53.6%
2014	61.93	317^th	728	56.5%
2015	47.14	481^st	835	42.4%
2016	47.05	505^th	870	42.0%
2017	44.94	515^th	877	41.3%
2018	58.37	396^th	861	54.0%
2019	56.91	427^th	891	52.1%
2021	38.90	504^th	797	36.8%
2022	60.76	343^rd	883	61.2%
2023	63.02	321^st	893	64.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.32	209^th	874	76.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.03	613^th	660	7.1%

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Rank History for White students at Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.31	342^nd	681	49.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	420	5	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
2006	403	7	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	414
2007	348	12	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2008	352	11	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	368
2009	371	6	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	4	385
2010	371	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	384
2011	344	4	0	4	0	0	7	0	359
2012	323	4	1	3	0	0	8	0	339
2013	326	6	1	1	0	0	5	0	339
2014	316	4	1	0	0	0	2	0	323
2015	311	7	4	0	0	0	2	0	324
2016	317	7	3	1	0	0	4	0	332
2017	306	2	1	5	0	0	2	0	316
2018	276	4	1	3	0	2	4	0	290
2019	310	4	0	2	0	1	9	0	326
2020	315	1	1	3	0	0	6	0	326
2021	297	1	1	4	0	0	7	0	310
2022	307	2	0	1	0	0	9	0	319
2023	300	4	0	0	0	0	6	0	310

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	430	10.9	39.4	0
2006	414	9.1	45.5	0
2007	363	7.9	45.9	0
2008	368	23.2	15.9	n/a
2009	385	26.8	14.4	n/a
2010	384	28.2	13.5	34.6
2011	359	27.3	13.1	37.3
2012	339	25.8	13.0	34.8
2013	339	24.5	13.7	39.8
2014	323	23.4	13.7	36.5
2015	324	24.0	13.5	47.5
2016	332	24.0	13.8	49.4
2017	316	22.6	13.9	n/a
2018	290	21.0	13.7	n/a
2019	326	21.6	15.0	42.9
2020	326	21.6	15.0	n/a
2021	310	23.9	12.9	44.2
2022	319	26.1	12.1	40.4
2023	310	20.9	14.8	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	430	10.9	39.4	0
2006	414	9.1	45.5	0
2007	363	7.9	45.9	0
2008	368	23.2	15.9	n/a
2009	385	26.8	14.4	n/a
2010	384	28.2	13.5	34.6
2011	359	27.3	13.1	37.3
2012	339	25.8	13.0	34.8
2013	339	24.5	13.7	39.8
2014	323	23.4	13.7	36.5
2015	324	24.0	13.5	47.5
2016	332	24.0	13.8	49.4
2017	316	22.6	13.9	n/a
2018	290	21.0	13.7	n/a
2019	326	21.6	15.0	42.9
2020	326	21.6	15.0	n/a
2021	310	23.9	12.9	44.2
2022	319	26.1	12.1	40.4
2023	310	20.9	14.8	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$571 (3.5%)	$15,822 (96.5%)	$16,394
2022	$838 (5.3%)	$14,938 (94.7%)	$15,775

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 427^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 321^st of 893 Middle schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School)	39	39.7	0.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School)	57.5	48.2	9.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School)	25.5	20.9	4.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School)	60.6	65.9	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School)	57.3	60.9	3.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School)	33.3	30	3.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School)	60.6	65.9	5.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School)	57.5	54.7	2.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	326	310	4.9%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	310	300	3.2%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	43.9%	0.9%

Schools Near Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)						PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	265 State Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 547-4100	310	21	14.8	43.9%	300 (96.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	63	321^st of 893 public middle schools	64.1%		60.8	343^rd of 883 public middle schools	61.2%	22				39.7	20.9	30.0		65.9	65.9				48.2	60.9	54.7	$15,775	$838	$14,938
Ramsay Elementary School	Public	4-6	300 Eagle Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	385	24	16.3	42.9%	361 (93.8%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)								(n/a)	53.0	49.6	49.5			50.6	76.5		76.5	54.1	52.2	59.2			55.0	$11,087	$589	$10,498
Southmoreland Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Scottie Way	Scottdale	15683	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 887-2029	414	30	13.6	54.1%	390 (94.2%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	55.9	402^nd of 893 public middle schools	55.0%		56	400^th of 883 public middle schools	54.7%	2			44.3	34.9	32.8	37.6		52.5	52.5			43.6	50.4	47.5	47.1	$11,619	$1,009	$10,610
Wendover Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Wendover Jr High Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 838-4070	428	31	13.9	32.2%	400 (93.5%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	87.6	82^nd of 893 public middle schools	90.8%		91.6	47^th of 883 public middle schools	94.7%	35			62.5	47.9	50.0	53.7		69.3	69.3			74.5	76.9	68.8	73.2	$17,532	$581	$16,951
Yough Intrmd/Middle School School	Public	5-8	171 Route 31	Ruffs Dale	15679	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 872-5164	576	43	13.3	45.7%	530 (92.0%)	10 (1.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	63.3	317^th of 893 public middle schools	64.5%		58.5	376^th of 883 public middle schools	57.4%	59		41.6	33.3	31.3	22.9	32.0		58.5	58.5		59.3	61.5	66.0	61.3	62.0	$15,774	$629	$15,145
Greensburg-Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	301 N Main St	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	599	46	13.0	51.9%	455 (76.0%)	36 (6.0%)	32 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (12.2%)	55.4	408^th of 893 public middle schools	54.3%		61.5	330^th of 883 public middle schools	62.6%	78			40.7	36.6	16.1	31.5		61.5	61.5			57.7	50.1	43.5	50.7	$16,288	$1,975	$14,313
Connellsville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	Locust Street Extension	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 628-8910	948	66	14.3	100.0%	874 (92.2%)	22 (2.3%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)	37.3	577^th of 893 public middle schools	35.4%		31.4	599^th of 883 public middle schools	32.2%	22			27.3	22.9	25.9	25.4		50.9	50.9			35.9	37.2	37.4	36.8	$18,236	$3,120	$15,116
Greater Latrobe Junior High School	Public	7-8	130 High School Rd	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-4265	554	47	11.8	41.0%	498 (89.9%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (2.0%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.2%)	86.8	91^st of 893 public middle schools	89.8%		86.9	81^st of 883 public middle schools	90.8%	10				55.4	35.7	45.5		78.1	78.1				71.4	71.0	71.2	$19,224	$988	$18,236
West Hempfield Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Northumberland Road	Irwin	15642	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-2140	400	30	13.1	44.0%	364 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.0%)	76.9	178^th of 893 public middle schools	80.1%		75.4	185^th of 883 public middle schools	79.0%	7			53.1	43.5	35.6	43.6		65.9	65.9			67.0	67.7	56.5	63.6	$17,827	$589	$17,238
Frazier Middle School	Public	6-8	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 736-9507	240	19	12.8	47.1%	225 (93.8%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	55.3	410^th of 893 public middle schools	54.1%		53	430^th of 883 public middle schools	51.3%	20			23.0	37.9	20.5	26.6		65.0	65.0			48.6	54.6	55.9	53.0	$19,122	$904	$18,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School?

Students at Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School a good school?

Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School ranks 321^st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School.

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