Mt. Pleasant City School District
School District · Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,397
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,397
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Mt. Pleasant City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mt. Pleasant City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Mount Pleasant · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fancher School
Mount Pleasant · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Way Oasis
Mount Pleasant · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#325 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,449
+$866 vs Michigan median
District size
3,397 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Mt. Pleasant City School District ranks #325 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Mt. Pleasant City School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mt Pleasant Senior High School (7.0/10), Fancher School (6.7/10), and Way Oasis (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mt. Pleasant City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Mt. Pleasant City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt Pleasant Senior High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Fancher School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Way Oasis | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Mt Pleasant Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Ganiard School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Vowles School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Mary Mcguire School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Pullen Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mt. Pleasant City School District
Mt. Pleasant City School District is a Mount Pleasant, Michigan school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,397 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $15,449 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Mt. Pleasant City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mt Pleasant Senior High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Mt. Pleasant City School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 54.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mt. Pleasant City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mt. Pleasant City School District with test data.
Schools in Mt. Pleasant City School District
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Mount Pleasant
- Total Enrollment
- 3,397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 234
- District spending per student
- $15,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Mt. Pleasant City School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mt. Pleasant City School District?
The average composite rating for Mt. Pleasant City School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Mt. Pleasant City School District's district-level spending was $15,449 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mt. Pleasant City School District is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Mt. Pleasant City School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Across schools in Mt. Pleasant City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mt. Pleasant City School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Mt. Pleasant City School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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