Mt Pleasant Middle School

Summary:

Mt Pleasant Middle School is a public middle school serving 702 students in grades 6-8 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, which is part of the Mt. Pleasant City School District.

While Mt Pleasant Middle School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above state and district averages, the school faces some notable challenges. It has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 11.2% in 2020-2021 to 30.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Chippewa Hills Middle School (33.2%) and Farwell Middle School (28.1%). Additionally, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as Native American students and students with special needs, is in the bottom 20% of Michigan middle schools, and its performance for low socioeconomic status students is in the bottom 30% of the state.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Mt Pleasant Middle School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic achievement. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate and lower performance for certain subgroups suggest areas for improvement. Examining the practices and strategies of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Shepherd Middle School, could provide valuable insights for Mt Pleasant Middle School as it works to address these challenges and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 440 S Bradley St
       Mount Pleasant, MI  48858-3052


(989) 775-2221

District: Mt. Pleasant City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,328 Help


Students who attend Mt Pleasant Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mt Pleasant Senior High School

Feeder schools for Mt Pleasant Middle School:

Elementary:    Fancher School
    Ganiard School
    Mary McGuire School
    Pullen Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
American Indian:
7.9%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Compare Details Mt Pleasant Middle School ranks better than 66.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), American Indian (7.9%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Mt Pleasant Middle School employs 48.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Pleasant Middle School is $15,328.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt Pleasant Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Pleasant Middle School 299th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Mt Pleasant Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Mt. Pleasant City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Pleasant City School District 276th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt Pleasant Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.54 296th 806 63.3%
2007 68.80 278th 823 66.2%
2008 63.48 378th 839 54.9%
2009 68.25 312th 847 63.2%
2010 68.83 303rd 851 64.4%
2011 72.74 216th 858 74.8%
2012 60.52 338th 900 62.4%
2013 56.89 378th 919 58.9%
2014 56.53 407th 921 55.8%
2015 60.28 343rd 919 62.7%
2016 62.47 299th 894 66.6%
2017 49.60 350th 821 57.4%
2018 55.95 382nd 838 54.4%
2019 45.84 405th 792 48.9%
2021 44.91 332nd 675 50.8%
2022 48.40 359th 776 53.7%
2023 49.07 399th 883 54.8%
2024 58.28 299th 897 66.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.45 100th 156 35.9%
2019 20.14 44th 51 13.7%
2021 28.39 12th 15 20.0%
2022 19.11 59th 65 9.2%
2023 30.66 116th 163 28.8%
2024 45.38 94th 176 46.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.10 242nd 377 35.8%
2023 13.24 190th 199 4.5%
2024 25.14 164th 201 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.52 503rd 815 38.3%
2019 32.23 486th 672 27.7%
2021 30.37 396th 523 24.3%
2022 26.50 532nd 691 23.0%
2023 29.57 596th 825 27.8%
2024 32.69 560th 836 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.85 339th 794 57.3%
2019 39.62 389th 658 40.9%
2021 38.45 312th 521 40.1%
2022 40.09 369th 657 43.8%
2023 47.68 360th 770 53.2%
2024 51.05 312th 771 59.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.15 360th 797 54.8%
2019 43.04 342nd 639 46.5%
2021 40.11 296th 540 45.2%
2022 45.29 325th 658 50.6%
2023 41.44 437th 776 43.7%
2024 55.92 286th 786 63.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.99 140th 266 47.4%
2019 71.51 28th 137 79.6%
2022 49.26 63rd 138 54.3%
2023 59.37 92nd 246 62.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.74 9th 10 10.0%
2024 36.98 6th 7 14.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mt Pleasant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.09 351st 678 48.2%
2019 42.27 343rd 624 45.0%
2021 46.08 275th 577 52.3%
2022 45.44 316th 638 50.5%
2023 42.33 364th 688 47.1%
2024 53.21 277th 701 60.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Open Quote Don't send your kids here, the school does nothing about the violence among students, they could care less that the kids vape in class when a teacher steps out or that kids are doing it in the teachers bathrooms. Several times the administration has been made aware of these issues and nothing gets done. Not to mention they allow a history teacher to send children emails about sexual preference when he isn't qualified to do so. The teachers like to post about certain children and their parents on social media. Also last I knew politics didn't belong in a classroom unless it was a debate class, which isn't offered at the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Open Quote The school is overcrowded and students are not being taught properly. I wish the 5th and 6th had there own school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mt Pleasant Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 7 8 10 18 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 521 8 10 8 22 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 549 13 4 8 25 n/a n/a 0 599
1991 554 9 11 7 41 n/a n/a 0 622
1992 570 8 12 8 43 n/a n/a 0 641
1993 617 8 12 10 31 n/a n/a 0 678
1994 517 5 8 8 20 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 528 10 8 14 42 n/a n/a 0 602
1996 528 10 8 14 42 n/a n/a 0 602
1997 516 11 16 13 29 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 512 8 17 6 33 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 560 10 18 13 39 n/a n/a 0 640
2000 525 15 17 15 47 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 490 16 14 3 45 n/a n/a 0 568
2002 545 21 17 11 44 n/a n/a 3 641
2003 545 21 17 11 44 n/a n/a 3 641
2004 510 19 16 13 43 n/a n/a 3 604
2005 474 14 18 17 49 n/a n/a 2 574
2006 452 15 14 17 51 n/a n/a 3 552
2007 436 19 9 22 47 n/a n/a 4 537
2008 411 22 17 21 74 n/a n/a 6 551
2009 402 19 15 13 73 n/a n/a 6 528
2010 415 15 14 9 71 n/a n/a 9 533
2011 387 16 13 13 64 0 7 0 500
2012 401 15 9 16 73 0 6 0 520
2013 407 15 10 14 84 1 5 0 536
2014 380 12 13 29 67 0 25 0 526
2015 359 11 14 28 58 0 38 0 508
2016 346 15 12 24 51 0 42 0 490
2017 365 16 15 23 45 0 44 0 508
2018 541 24 28 45 68 1 71 0 778
2019 496 21 21 46 64 1 68 0 717
2020 508 15 17 51 61 0 69 0 721
2021 476 24 19 53 60 0 81 0 713
2022 533 22 13 66 64 0 71 0 769
2023 511 14 13 49 60 0 55 0 702
2024 524 15 9 40 55 3 50 0 696

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt Pleasant Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 n/a n/a n/a
1989 569 n/a n/a 17
1990 599 48.0 12.4 18.5
1991 622 n/a n/a n/a
1992 641 n/a n/a 40.6
1993 678 n/a 0.0 32
1994 558 35.8 15.6 14
1995 602 38.5 15.6 14.6
1996 602 38.5 15.6 14.6
1997 585 39.0 15.0 17.6
1998 576 41.0 14.0 16.8
1999 640 38.0 16.8 14.1
2000 619 38.6 16.0 25.5
2001 568 40.4 14.1 25.4
2002 641 n/a n/a 23
2003 641 n/a n/a 23
2004 604 36.0 16.8 26.6
2005 574 35.1 16.4 25.2
2006 552 35.5 15.5 31
2007 537 35.5 15.1 20.5
2008 551 35.2 15.7 17.6
2009 528 35.6 14.8 39.5
2010 533 32.6 16.3 33.8
2011 500 30.7 16.2 31.6
2012 520 33.2 15.6 38.3
2013 536 30.5 17.5 39
2014 526 31.9 16.4 37.3
2015 508 34.0 14.9 34.6
2016 490 33.0 14.8 35.9
2017 508 32.7 15.5 35.8
2018 778 48.4 16.0 42.9
2019 717 47.4 15.1 42.1
2020 721 43.3 16.6 49
2021 713 46.5 15.3 48.1
2022 769 46.7 16.4 50.3
2023 702 48.9 14.3 49.4
2024 696 48.1 14.4 43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt Pleasant Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 n/a n/a n/a
1989 569 n/a n/a 17
1990 599 48.0 12.4 18.5
1991 622 n/a n/a n/a
1992 641 n/a n/a 40.6
1993 678 n/a 0.0 32
1994 558 35.8 15.6 14
1995 602 38.5 15.6 14.6
1996 602 38.5 15.6 14.6
1997 585 39.0 15.0 17.6
1998 576 41.0 14.0 16.8
1999 640 38.0 16.8 14.1
2000 619 38.6 16.0 25.5
2001 568 40.4 14.1 25.4
2002 641 n/a n/a 23
2003 641 n/a n/a 23
2004 604 36.0 16.8 26.6
2005 574 35.1 16.4 25.2
2006 552 35.5 15.5 31
2007 537 35.5 15.1 20.5
2008 551 35.2 15.7 17.6
2009 528 35.6 14.8 39.5
2010 533 32.6 16.3 33.8
2011 500 30.7 16.2 31.6
2012 520 33.2 15.6 38.3
2013 536 30.5 17.5 39
2014 526 31.9 16.4 37.3
2015 508 34.0 14.9 34.6
2016 490 33.0 14.8 35.9
2017 508 32.7 15.5 35.8
2018 778 48.4 16.0 42.9
2019 717 47.4 15.1 42.1
2020 721 43.3 16.6 49
2021 713 46.5 15.3 48.1
2022 769 46.7 16.4 50.3
2023 702 48.9 14.3 49.4
2024 696 48.1 14.4 43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt Pleasant Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $455 (4.0%) $10,789 (96.0%) $11,244
2020 $492 (4.4%) $10,695 (95.6%) $11,187
2021 $837 (7.1%) $10,942 (92.9%) $11,779
2022 $926 (7.2%) $11,876 (92.8%) $12,802
2023 $1,270 (8.3%) $14,058 (91.7%) $15,328

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Pleasant Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 405th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 399th of 883 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Pleasant Middle School)35.435.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant City School District)35.134.9
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Mt Pleasant Middle School)2622.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Mt. Pleasant City School District)25.922.5
 3.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Pleasant Middle School)42.929.5
 13.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant City School District)42.630
 12.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Mt Pleasant Middle School)32.922.2
 10.7%
   7th Grade Math (Mt. Pleasant City School District)32.521.1
 11.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Mt Pleasant Middle School)21.327.6
 6.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Mt. Pleasant City School District)20.926.8
 5.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Pleasant Middle School)62.459.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant City School District)61.558.7
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mt Pleasant Middle School)45.141.6
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Pleasant City School District)43.639.1
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students717702
 2.1%
African American2114
 33.3%
American Indian6460
 6.3%
Asian2113
 38.1%
Hispanic4649
 6.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White496511
 3%
Two or More Races6855
 19.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%49.4%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Pleasant Middle School

Students who attend Mt Pleasant Middle School usually go on to attend Mt Pleasant Senior High School

Students at Mt Pleasant Middle School are 75% White, 8% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 696 students attended Mt Pleasant Middle School.

Mt Pleasant Middle School ranks 299th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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