Mount Pleasant Middle

466 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/mountpleasantms

660 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant Middle School, located in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is a key academic institution within the Cabarrus County School District. Serving students in the northern part of the county, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on academic growth, student development, and preparing its middle-grade learners for the challenges of high school through a structured and engaging curriculum.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the "Tiger" spirit, reflecting the strong sense of tradition found in the Mount Pleasant area. In addition to core academics, the institution emphasizes character development and extracurricular involvement, offering students various opportunities to participate in athletics, clubs, and service initiatives. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and social-emotional well-being, Mount Pleasant Middle aims to create a well-rounded foundation for its students, encouraging them to be active and responsible members of the school community.

660

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	116
Black	49
Asian	12
Two or More	17
American Indian	5

White
461 (69.8%)
Hispanic
116 (17.6%)
Black
49 (7.4%)
Two or More
17 (2.6%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-6530
Website:	http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/mountpleasantms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 221

Grade 8 230