MT. Pleasant City School District

720 N Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858-1757
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

MT. Pleasant City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,341 students in MT. Pleasant City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in MT. Pleasant City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
3,341 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MT. Pleasant City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has decreased from 70% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#368 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
35%
44%
45%
38%
38%
68%
81%
(2022-23)
33%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.57
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
71%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,779 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,593
$18,606
Spending / Student
$14,779
$17,784

Best MT. Pleasant City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ganiard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 S Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
251 S Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Vowles School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 Watson Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1155 S Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Fancher School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 S Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2230
Gr: 3-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Mt Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 S Bradley St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Mary Mcguire School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4883 Crosslanes St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2260
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Oasis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3480 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Isabella Day Treatment
Alternative School
2007 E Preston St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinney School
Special Education School
720 N Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MT. Pleasant City School District?
MT. Pleasant City School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,341 students.
What is the rank of MT. Pleasant City School District?
MT. Pleasant City School District is ranked #382 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT. Pleasant City School District?
71% of MT. Pleasant City School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT. Pleasant City School District?
MT. Pleasant City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is MT. Pleasant City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,779 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,341 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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