- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Pleasant, IA
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mount 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 191989001173
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Pleasant Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Pleasant Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191989001173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mount Pleasant Middle School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 191989001173 · Mount Pleasant, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12.4:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Pleasant High School (545 students)
Mount Pleasant Middle School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mount Pleasant Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant High School
545 students
- This school
Mount Pleasant Middle School
383 students
- Van Allen Elem
Van Allen Elementary School
362 students
- Harlan Element
Harlan Elementary School
220 students
- Lincoln Elemen 202
Lincoln Elementary School
202 students
- Salem Elementa 86
Salem Elementary School
86 students
What this shows Mount Pleasant Middle School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Pleasant Middle School compares
Mount Pleasant Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$12,732
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Mount Pleasant Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Pleasant Comm School District reports $12,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Pleasant Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Allen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Pleasant Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant Middle School
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School?
Mount Pleasant Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Pleasant, IA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 School?
46.6% of students at Mount Pleasant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Pleasant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Pleasant Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Pleasant Middle School?
Mount 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 Mount Pleasant Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA. 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.
What other schools are in Mount Pleasant Comm School District?
Besides Mount Pleasant Middle School, Mount Pleasant Comm School District also operates Mount Pleasant High School (545 students), Van Allen Elementary School (362 students), and Harlan Elementary School (220 students). See the Mount Pleasant Comm School District district page for the complete list.