- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mount Pleasant Middle held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 370053002154 · Mount Pleasant, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 15.3:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Mount Pleasant Middle held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mount Pleasant Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- This school 660
Mount Pleasant Middle
660 students
What this shows Mount Pleasant Middle reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Pleasant Middle compares
Mount Pleasant Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,671
- 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
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 (~660 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.