Heritage Middle School vs Mount Pleasant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
994 students
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 6–6
530 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Livingston, New Jersey | Mount Pleasant Middle School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 440 | #48 of 440 |
| National rank | #72 of 15,369 | #141 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 994 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Livingston | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.3 vs 92.6).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 4%).
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 530.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heritage Middle School better than Mount Pleasant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (94.3 vs 92.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heritage Middle School and Mount Pleasant Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Livingston and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 994. Mount Pleasant Middle School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Mount Pleasant Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Heritage Middle School is 26th of 440 and Mount Pleasant Middle School is 48th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).