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#2004 of 3,192 schools in MI
Mt Pleasant Middle School
Middle School · Mt. Pleasant City School District · Mt. Pleasant, MI
A Mt. Pleasant City School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
440 SOUTH BRADLEY ST, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
- Math 29% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Pleasant Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt Pleasant Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average338/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,794
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mt. Pleasant City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Pleasant Middle School is listed in Mt. Pleasant City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Pleasant Middle School
Mt Pleasant Middle School is a public middle school in Mt. Pleasant, MI, part of Mt. Pleasant City School District, serving approximately 696 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,004 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Pleasant Middle School
What grades does Mt Pleasant Middle School serve?
Mt Pleasant Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Middle School?
Mt Pleasant Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 696 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Pleasant Middle School rank in MI?
Mt Pleasant Middle School ranks #2,004 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mt Pleasant Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Pleasant Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt Pleasant Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Pleasant Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Pleasant Middle School a charter school?
No, Mt Pleasant Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Pleasant Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mt Pleasant Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Pleasant Middle School?
43.8% of students at Mt Pleasant Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 696
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Isabella County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (989) 775-2221
- Area population (ZIP 48858)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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