Enrollment
660
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Pleasant, NC
Mount Pleasant Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mount Pleasant Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370053002154
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Pleasant Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Pleasant Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Pleasant, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Pleasant Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Pleasant Middle
Mount Pleasant Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, enrolling 660 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #309.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 188 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 660 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside Mount Pleasant Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mount Pleasant Middle compares
Mount Pleasant Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 36% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$10,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Mount Pleasant Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Mount Pleasant Middle.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mount Pleasant Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Pleasant Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant Middle
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Middle?
Mount Pleasant Middle has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Pleasant, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Middle is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Mount Pleasant Middle?
42.3% of students at Mount Pleasant Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Pleasant Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mount Pleasant Middle is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Pleasant Middle?
Mount Pleasant Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Pleasant Middle rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Pleasant, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
Is Mount Pleasant Middle a good school?
Mount Pleasant Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Mount Pleasant Middle, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.
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