MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL

569 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mont Pleasant Middle School, located at 1121 Forest Road in Schenectady, New York, is a key component of the Schenectady City School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on building academic foundations while encouraging personal growth, social responsibility, and student engagement through its comprehensive curriculum and diverse extracurricular offerings.

As part of a large and culturally diverse urban district, Mont Pleasant Middle School emphasizes the importance of community, inclusivity, and educational equity. The school utilizes resources provided by the district to implement various academic supports, technology integration, and student services aimed at addressing the unique needs of its student population. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, staff contacts, or district-wide initiatives can visit the official Schenectady City School District website at [http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us](http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us).

569

Total Students

65.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	136
Black	146
Asian	155
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
155 (27.2%)
Black
146 (25.7%)
Hispanic
136 (23.9%)
Two or More
65 (11.4%)
White
63 (11.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)881-3569
Website:	http://schenectadyschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 170

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 179

Ungraded 10