Mt Pleasant Middle School vs Shepherd Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Pleasant Middle School
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
666 students
Shepherd Middle School
Shepherd · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Mt Pleasant Middle School Mount Pleasant, Michigan | Shepherd Middle School Shepherd, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 485 | #222 of 485 |
| National rank | #7755 of 15,369 | #7617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 666 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Shepherd |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.5 vs 50.2).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Mt Pleasant Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 49%).
- •Mt Pleasant Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.7).
- •Mt Pleasant Middle School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 390.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mt Pleasant Middle School better than Shepherd Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mt Pleasant Middle School and Shepherd Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Shepherd in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt Pleasant Middle School: 666. Shepherd Middle School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt Pleasant Middle School and Shepherd Middle School rank in Michigan?
Mt Pleasant Middle School is 223rd of 485 and Shepherd Middle School is 222nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).