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 2026-27 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
3,341 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
82,868 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 844 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.
Overall District Rank
#368 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
68%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,621 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,654 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$62 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,621
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,654
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best MT. Pleasant City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ganiard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 S Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 Watson Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1155 S Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2230
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 S Bradley St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4883 Crosslanes St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2260
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3480 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
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
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
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 #381 out of 844 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 $18,654 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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