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Mount Pleasant Middle School

466 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 657 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mount Pleasant Middle School's student population of 657 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

School Rankings

Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1043 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
54%
51%
54%
50%
81%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Pleasant Middle School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Middle School is ranked #1043 out of 2,617 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 Valor Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School?
657 students attend Mount Pleasant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mount Pleasant Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Middle School?
Mount Pleasant Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Middle School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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