- Enrollment
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schenectady, NY
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mont Pleasant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362601003585
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mont Pleasant Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mont Pleasant Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mont Pleasant Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schenectady City School District · New York
NCES ID 362601003585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Mont Pleasant Middle School grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.9 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 362601003585 · Schenectady, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 9.2:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Schenectady High School (2,885 students)
Mont Pleasant Middle School grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 62.9 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mont Pleasant Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schenectady Hi
Schenectady High School
2,885 students
- Oneida Middle 657
Oneida Middle School
657 students
- Central Park M 600
Central Park Middle School
600 students
- This school 569
Mont Pleasant Middle School
569 students
- Woodlawn Eleme 502
Woodlawn Elementary School
502 students
- Paige Elementa 468
Paige Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Mont Pleasant Middle School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mont Pleasant Middle School compares
Mont Pleasant Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 27.2%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 11.4%
White 11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 27.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Mont Pleasant Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Schenectady City School District reports $25,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mont Pleasant Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oneida Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paige Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mont Pleasant Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mont Pleasant Middle School
How many students attend Mont Pleasant Middle School?
Mont Pleasant Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mont Pleasant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mont Pleasant Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mont Pleasant Middle School?
80.8% of students at Mont Pleasant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mont Pleasant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mont Pleasant Middle School is Asian at 27.2% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mont Pleasant Middle School?
Mont Pleasant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mont Pleasant Middle School rank among middle schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Mont Pleasant Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Schenectady City School District?
Besides Mont Pleasant Middle School, Schenectady City School District also operates Schenectady High School (2,885 students), Oneida Middle School (657 students), and Central Park Middle School (600 students). See the Schenectady City School District district page for the complete list.