- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Pleasant, PA
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Mount Pleasant Area Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421617000790
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant Area Jhs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421617000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 421617000790 · Mount Pleasant, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 14.5:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Pleasant Area Hs (597 students)
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Hs
597 students
- Norvelt El Sch
Norvelt El Sch
457 students
- Ramsay El Sch
Ramsay El Sch
396 students
- This school
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
290 students
- Donegal El Sch 92
Donegal El Sch
92 students
What this shows Mount Pleasant Area Jhs reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Pleasant Area Jhs compares
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$15,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Mount Pleasant Area Jhs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Pleasant Area Sd reports $15,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Pleasant Area Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norvelt El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donegal El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Pleasant Area Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Area Jhs?
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Pleasant, PA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Area Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Area Jhs is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Pleasant Area Jhs?
41.6% of students at Mount Pleasant Area Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Pleasant Area Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Mount Pleasant Area Jhs is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Pleasant Area Jhs?
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mount Pleasant Area Jhs rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant Area Jhs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
Besides Mount Pleasant Area Jhs, Mount Pleasant Area Sd also operates Mount Pleasant Area Hs (597 students), Norvelt El Sch (457 students), and Ramsay El Sch (396 students). See the Mount Pleasant Area Sd district page for the complete list.