Enrollment
666
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Pleasant, MI
Mt Pleasant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Pleasant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262475006134
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Pleasant Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Pleasant Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Pleasant Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Pleasant City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262475006134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Pleasant Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Pleasant Middle School
Mt Pleasant Middle School is a large middle school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, enrolling 666 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 666 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 501 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (8%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students) and Fancher School (431 students) alongside Mt Pleasant Middle School.
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 Mt Pleasant Middle School compares
Mt Pleasant Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 73.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Mt Pleasant Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Pleasant City School District, which includes Mt Pleasant Middle School.
$13,293
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 Mt Pleasant Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fancher School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pullen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Mcguire School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vowles School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Pleasant Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mt Pleasant Middle School
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Middle School?
Mt Pleasant Middle School has 666 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Mt Pleasant Middle School?
46.3% of students at Mt Pleasant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Pleasant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Pleasant Middle School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Pleasant Middle School?
Mt Pleasant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mt Pleasant Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Pleasant Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Mount Pleasant, MI. 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 Mt Pleasant Middle School a good school?
Mt Pleasant Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. 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 Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Besides Mt Pleasant Middle School, Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students), Fancher School (431 students), and Pullen Elementary School (303 students). See the Mt. Pleasant City School District district page for the complete list.
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