Mount Pleasant Elementary

Summary:

Mount Pleasant Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, serving approximately 650 students in grades K-5 and is part of the Cabarrus County Schools district.

Mount Pleasant Elementary consistently outperforms the Cabarrus County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74.8% of 3rd graders, 74.4% of 4th graders, and 80.4% of 5th graders at Mount Pleasant Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 68% and 62.7% at the district and state levels, respectively. The school's performance in Reading and Science is also strong, with 57% of 3rd graders, 58.1% of 4th graders, and 53.3% of 5th graders achieving proficiency or better in Reading, and 82.2% of 5th graders being proficient or better in Science, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Mount Pleasant Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 87.23% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly different from the nearby schools in the Cabarrus County Schools district. The school also performs exceptionally well in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status, ranking 23rd out of 843 North Carolina elementary schools for its Hispanic student performance in Mathematics and 77th out of 1,366 North Carolina elementary schools for its low socioeconomic status students in the 2021-2022 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8555 North Drive
       Mount Pleasant, NC  28124-7809


(704) 260-6210

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,096 Help


Students who attend Mount Pleasant Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mount Pleasant Middle
High:    Mount Pleasant High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details Mount Pleasant Elementary ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Elementary is 14.4. 10 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Pleasant Elementary is $9,096. 12 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Pleasant Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Elementary 300th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mount Pleasant Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Pleasant Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.15 567th 1276 55.6%
2007 54.47 659th 1293 49.0%
2008 57.98 584th 1324 55.9%
2009 51.52 748th 1354 44.8%
2010 50.26 767th 1363 43.7%
2011 55.58 695th 1381 49.7%
2012 62.83 548th 1388 60.5%
2013 61.27 503rd 1403 64.1%
2014 71.88 361st 1390 74.0%
2015 63.74 504th 1440 65.0%
2016 62.25 524th 1425 63.2%
2017 58.82 598th 1429 58.2%
2018 63.34 528th 1434 63.2%
2019 64.81 488th 1473 66.9%
2021 72.68 355th 1489 76.2%
2022 82.10 221st 1514 85.4%
2023 77.77 277th 1502 81.6%
2024 76.64 300th 1505 80.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.78 141st 801 82.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.28 546th 1332 59.0%
2019 59.00 507th 1361 62.7%
2021 82.77 119th 1329 91.0%
2022 86.76 77th 1366 94.4%
2023 79.95 160th 1437 88.9%
2024 79.87 156th 1450 89.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.90 521st 1405 62.9%
2019 68.74 407th 1424 71.4%
2021 71.93 330th 1440 77.1%
2022 80.99 217th 1458 85.1%
2023 74.12 316th 1459 78.3%
2024 65.71 446th 1455 69.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.34 341st 897 62.0%
2019 46.75 420th 878 52.2%
2021 41.94 329th 646 49.1%
2022 72.68 92nd 634 85.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.41 114th 612 81.4%
2021 47.69 352nd 494 28.7%
2022 55.40 291st 500 41.8%
2023 51.92 410th 582 29.6%
2024 56.56 363rd 669 45.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.46 521st 1413 63.1%
2019 59.14 567th 1430 60.3%
2021 70.53 378th 1444 73.8%
2022 80.71 220th 1464 85.0%
2023 78.18 251st 1461 82.8%
2024 83.67 182nd 1464 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.89 23rd 843 97.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Pleasant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.60 747th 1178 36.6%
2019 43.02 727th 1183 38.5%
2021 48.81 590th 1172 49.7%
2022 67.11 356th 1194 70.2%
2023 58.61 486th 1183 58.9%
2024 56.34 506th 1166 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Friday, September 24, 2021

Open Quote I am a grandma of twins that attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School and i would have to rank this school as a 5 the principal of the school is top-notch the teachers is awesome and I am very well pleased with the education that my grandkids are getting i they are doing great and the teachers are top-notch i love Mount Pleasant Elementary School its like a mini college with the education keep up the great work principal teacher and all staff i appreciate you all Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 19, 2011

Open Quote It's a good school--teachers are caring, students are happy--at least my children and their friends seem to be. If there is a problem, admin. is willing to help. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mount Pleasant Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 892 28 2 0 1 n/a n/a -1 922
1989 871 73 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 948
1990 778 59 3 0 2 n/a n/a -1 841
1991 795 56 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 854
1992 813 63 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 881
1993 789 55 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 851
1994 790 68 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 865
1995 863 69 1 16 4 n/a n/a 0 953
1996 863 69 1 16 4 n/a n/a 0 953
1997 875 58 2 19 2 n/a n/a 0 956
1998 902 62 3 21 5 n/a n/a 0 993
1999 918 60 3 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1018
2000 787 48 4 44 3 n/a n/a 0 886
2001 791 52 6 38 3 n/a n/a 0 890
2002 783 57 11 42 9 n/a n/a 0 902
2003 783 57 11 42 9 n/a n/a 0 902
2004 779 70 10 42 4 n/a n/a 0 905
2005 750 60 11 38 5 n/a n/a 0 864
2006 784 42 10 31 7 n/a n/a 0 874
2007 778 18 8 30 7 n/a n/a 17 858
2008 774 21 3 27 4 n/a n/a 22 851
2009 792 40 2 25 5 n/a n/a 0 864
2010 772 41 5 31 3 n/a n/a 0 852
2011 668 11 1 23 4 0 15 0 722
2012 622 10 1 23 2 0 15 0 673
2013 632 12 2 22 3 0 14 0 685
2014 623 9 3 30 1 0 16 0 682
2015 580 6 2 27 1 0 12 0 628
2016 594 11 4 38 2 0 21 0 670
2017 577 14 5 35 4 0 17 0 652
2018 564 20 4 34 1 0 16 0 639
2019 578 21 2 35 3 0 17 0 656
2020 574 27 3 37 3 0 18 0 662
2021 494 22 3 37 3 0 17 0 576
2022 549 21 1 37 3 0 17 0 628
2023 567 18 2 37 2 0 24 0 650

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Pleasant Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 922 47.0 19.6 14.2
1989 948 47.0 20.1 15.2
1990 841 47.0 17.8 17.5
1991 854 47.0 18.1 17.2
1992 881 48.0 18.3 5.4
1993 851 47.0 18.1 16
1994 865 48.0 18.0 9.2
1995 953 51.0 18.7 18.9
1996 953 51.0 18.7 18.9
1997 956 52.0 18.4 20.3
1998 993 58.0 17.1 18.6
1999 1018 58.0 17.6 22.3
2000 886 57.0 15.5 28.1
2001 890 52.0 17.1 21.3
2002 902 53.0 17.0 27.6
2003 902 53.0 17.0 27.6
2004 905 53.0 17.1 30.6
2005 864 53.0 16.3 28.4
2006 874 53.0 16.5 27.7
2007 858 n/a n/a 28.1
2008 851 46.7 18.2 30.3
2009 864 48.3 17.9 31.1
2010 852 47.2 18.0 36.3
2011 722 41.0 17.5 33.4
2012 673 37.4 17.9 35.2
2013 685 38.0 18.0 41.8
2014 682 35.9 18.9 38.9
2015 628 36.0 17.4 40.1
2016 670 35.0 19.1 37.9
2017 652 36.3 17.9 38.5
2018 639 35.4 18.0 36.8
2019 656 40.8 16.0 36.1
2020 662 39.8 16.6 33.7
2021 576 39.1 14.7 31.3
2022 628 41.1 15.2 24.2
2023 650 44.9 14.4 42.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Pleasant Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 922 47.0 19.6 14.2
1989 948 47.0 20.1 15.2
1990 841 47.0 17.8 17.5
1991 854 47.0 18.1 17.2
1992 881 48.0 18.3 5.4
1993 851 47.0 18.1 16
1994 865 48.0 18.0 9.2
1995 953 51.0 18.7 18.9
1996 953 51.0 18.7 18.9
1997 956 52.0 18.4 20.3
1998 993 58.0 17.1 18.6
1999 1018 58.0 17.6 22.3
2000 886 57.0 15.5 28.1
2001 890 52.0 17.1 21.3
2002 902 53.0 17.0 27.6
2003 902 53.0 17.0 27.6
2004 905 53.0 17.1 30.6
2005 864 53.0 16.3 28.4
2006 874 53.0 16.5 27.7
2007 858 n/a n/a 28.1
2008 851 46.7 18.2 30.3
2009 864 48.3 17.9 31.1
2010 852 47.2 18.0 36.3
2011 722 41.0 17.5 33.4
2012 673 37.4 17.9 35.2
2013 685 38.0 18.0 41.8
2014 682 35.9 18.9 38.9
2015 628 36.0 17.4 40.1
2016 670 35.0 19.1 37.9
2017 652 36.3 17.9 38.5
2018 639 35.4 18.0 36.8
2019 656 40.8 16.0 36.1
2020 662 39.8 16.6 33.7
2021 576 39.1 14.7 31.3
2022 628 41.1 15.2 24.2
2023 650 44.9 14.4 42.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Pleasant Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $444 (4.9%) $8,653 (95.1%) $9,096

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Pleasant Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 488th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 1502 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Pleasant Elementary)70.977.7
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)6766
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Mount Pleasant Elementary)67.354.5
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.253.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Pleasant Elementary)60.877.9
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)65.764
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Mount Pleasant Elementary)58.554.9
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.662.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Pleasant Elementary)6475.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)66.862.8
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mount Pleasant Elementary)59.261.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.656.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Mount Pleasant Elementary)80.884
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Cabarrus County Schools)78.871.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students656650
 0.9%
African American2118
 14.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian22
Hispanic3537
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White578567
 1.9%
Two or More Races1724
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%42.3%
 6.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 650 students attended Mount Pleasant Elementary.

Students at Mount Pleasant Elementary are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Mount Pleasant Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mount Pleasant Middle
High : Mount Pleasant High

Mount Pleasant Elementary ranks 300th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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