MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.schenectady.k12.ny.us

671 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).

671

Total Students

62.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	178
Black	171
Asian	143
Two or More	80
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
178 (26.5 %)
Black
171 (25.5 %)
Asian
143 (21.3 %)
White
98 (14.6 %)
Two or More
80 (11.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)370-8160
Website:	http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 6 175

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 256

Ungraded 14