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Mount Pleasant Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 29.6/100

Mount Pleasant Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 29.6/100 — 14.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is August Boeger Middle at 31/100, where 9.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,506 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 21.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
29.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
3.1
28.4 – 31.4
Avg Exceeded %
8.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 5 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
29.1/100
48.7%20.4%
MiddleDeveloping
31.4/100
19.7%23.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Mount Pleasant Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
29.1
avg score · 4 schools
Ida Jew Academies
Developing
30/100
Valle Vista Elementary
Needs Support
29/100
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
Needs Support
29/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
31.4
avg score · 1 school
August Boeger Middle
Developing
31/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Mount Pleasant Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 31.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 3.1 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.0%, 2.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: August Boeger Middle leads the district at 31 with 9.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Mount Pleasant Elementary

2 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Mount Pleasant Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
74.6%
White
2.5%
Asian
14.7%
Black
2.1%
Other
6.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
69%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Mount Pleasant Elementary spends $16,506 per student in current expenditures — $1,692 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,506
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,929
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19.5%
$13,814 → $16,506
Spending Efficiency
1.79
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 38%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$73,812–$139,067
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
95
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Mount Pleasant Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.1 — 14.7 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -3.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Ida Jew Academies with a Scope Score of 30 and 8.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ida Jew Academies
Mount Pleasant Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
30/100
2Valle Vista Elementary
Mount Pleasant Elementary Building Momentum
12.3%Needs Support
29/100
3Mt. Pleasant Elementary
Mount Pleasant Elementary On the Rise
6.0%Needs Support
29/100
4Robert Sanders Elementary
Mount Pleasant Elementary Building Momentum
7.7%Needs Support
28/100

Middle Schools (1)

Mount Pleasant Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.4 — 9.0 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +8.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is August Boeger Middle with a Scope Score of 31 and 9.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1August Boeger Middle
Mount Pleasant Elementary On the Rise
9.7%Developing
31/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Mount Pleasant Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Pleasant Elementary a good school district?
Mount Pleasant Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.6/100, which is 14.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Mount Pleasant Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Mount Pleasant Elementary is August Boeger Middle with a Scope Score of 31/100 and 9.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Mount Pleasant Elementary spend per student?
Mount Pleasant Elementary spends $16,506 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Mount Pleasant Elementary range from $73,812–$139,067 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.