Very Good
#468 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 18% in state
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Elementary School · Cabarrus County Schools · Mt. Pleasant, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8555 North Drive, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
- Math 74% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Pleasant Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mount Pleasant Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low233/100K
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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
$76,600
Median home value
$267,500
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Cabarrus County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 1,109 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 847 | Compare → |
| Hickory Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | Not available | 1,073 | Compare → |
| Royal Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | Not available | 598 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #9 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Pleasant Elementary is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Pleasant Elementary
Mount Pleasant Elementary is a public elementary school in Mt. Pleasant, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 701 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Pleasant Elementary
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary serve?
Mount Pleasant Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Mount Pleasant Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Pleasant Elementary rank in NC?
Mount Pleasant Elementary ranks #468 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Pleasant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Pleasant Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Pleasant Elementary a charter school?
No, Mount Pleasant Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Pleasant Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mount Pleasant Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Pleasant Elementary?
47.5% of students at Mount Pleasant Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (704) 260-6210
- Area population (ZIP 28124)
- 6,169
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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