Forest Brook Elementary School vs Mount Pleasant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Brook Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
| Measure | Forest Brook Elementary School Smithtown, New York | Mount Pleasant Elementary School Smithtown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 2,536 | #633 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #448 of 50,301 | #10075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 342 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Smithtown | Smithtown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 71.8).
- •Forest Brook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Forest Brook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 21.6%).
- •Forest Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.0).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 342.
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 Forest Brook Elementary School better than Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Brook Elementary School ranks higher (91.7 vs 71.8 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 Forest Brook Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Smithtown and Smithtown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Brook Elementary School: 342. Mount Pleasant Elementary School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Brook Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School rank in New York?
Forest Brook Elementary School is 66th of 2,536 and Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 633rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).