Mount Pleasant Middle School

466 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mount Pleasant Middle School's student population of 658 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#785 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Pleasant Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
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Black
6%
25%
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White
77%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Pleasant Middle School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Middle School is ranked #785 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mount Pleasant Middle School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cabarrus Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School?
658 students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mount Pleasant Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Middle School?
Mount Pleasant Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Middle School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Middle School part of?
Mount Pleasant Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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