- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mt Pleasant Middle School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262475006134 · Mount Pleasant, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 13.9:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students)
Mt Pleasant Middle School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mt Pleasant Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Pleasant Se
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1,066 students
- This school
Mt Pleasant Middle School
666 students
- Fancher School
Fancher School
431 students
- Pullen Element 303
Pullen Elementary School
303 students
- Mary Mcguire S 276
Mary Mcguire School
276 students
- Vowles School 235
Vowles School
235 students
What this shows Mt Pleasant Middle School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Pleasant Middle School compares
Mt Pleasant Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Mt. Pleasant City School District reports $15,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~666 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.