What Mount Pleasant Community School District does

Mount Pleasant Community School District (MPCSD) is a public K-12 school district located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, operating under Iowa state education law with governance by an elected Board of Education. The district serves approximately 1,700 students across grades PreK-12 through eight schools: four elementary schools (Harlan, Lincoln, Van Allen, Salem), Mount Pleasant Middle School, Mount Pleasant High School, the Wisdom Quest alternative high school, and a Home School program. The district employs more than 350 staff across certified instructional, administrative, food service, transportation, custodial, and maintenance functions. Its service area covers Mount Pleasant and surrounding Henry County in Southeast Iowa.

MPCSD's core product is a comprehensive PreK-12 educational program that includes general academics, Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment and college credit through the Senior Year Plus program, Career & Technical Education (covering agriculture, industrial technology, culinary arts, and business), special education services, Talented & Gifted programs, and an English Learner program supporting approximately 150 multilingual students across nine native languages. The district's instructional architecture is built on three proprietary frameworks: the Portrait of a Panther competency model (six graduate competencies), the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for differentiated instruction, and the Gradual Release of Responsibility instructional model. The technology stack comprises Infinite Campus (student information system), Canvas (learning management system), ClassLink (single sign-on), i-Ready and Fastbridge (adaptive assessment), Traversa Ride 360 (transportation routing), and Frontline Education (HR/scheduling).

The district's revenue model is predominantly non-commercial: the vast majority of operating revenue derives from state education aid, local property tax levies certified annually with the Henry County Auditor, and federal education grants. Auxiliary revenue streams are individually trivial in scale and include meal sales ($1.85-$5.14 per meal), student activity passes ($30 annually), adult event entry fees ($4-$7), AP exam fees ($99), PSAT fees ($18), and ACT test fees ($68). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through physical enrollment at the district's nine facility locations, with supplemental digital access via Canvas and the Infinite Campus parent portal, and optional open enrollment for out-of-district students. MPCSD reports student performance above the Iowa state average on ACT college entrance exams and offers 50+ extracurricular activities.

Name

Mount Pleasant Community School District

Legal name

Mount Pleasant Community School District

Website

https://mtpcsd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mount Pleasant Community School District is a public K-12 school district in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, serving approximately 1,700 PreK-12 students across eight schools with state aid and local property taxes as the primary funding source.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool education services
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• School athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Pleasant

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: State and local tax revenues constitute the primary funding source for the district, with the certified budget filed annually with the Henry County Auditor establishing the school property tax levy.
2. Meal Sales: Sale of breakfast and lunch meals to students and adults, with pricing tiers for elementary, middle/high school, reduced-price eligible, and adult meals.
3. Activity and Athletic Fees: Entry fees for athletic events, activity passes for students and adults, and sports registration fees for participation in school athletics and activities programs.
4. Student Fees: Annual student fees for K-12 grade registration as part of the 2026/2027 registration process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mount Pleasant Community School District operates a public K-12 educational system serving approximately 1,700 PreK-12 students across one high school, one middle school, four elementary schools, one alternative high school (Wisdom Quest), and a homeschool program in Southeast Iowa. The district delivers core academic instruction, Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment / Senior Year Plus college credit, Career & Technical Education (agriculture, industrial technology, culinary arts, business), English Learner programming, Special Education, and Talented & Gifted services, supported by a Portrait of a Panther competency framework and Multi-Tiered System of Support instructional model. Ancillary services include school bus transportation, USDA-compliant meal programs, athletics and 50+ extracurricular activities, and assessment programs (ISASP, FAST, i-Ready).

Product overview

Mount Pleasant Community School District offers a comprehensive PreK-12 educational program serving approximately 1,700 students across eight schools in Southeast Iowa. The district's portfolio includes core academic programs with Advanced Placement and college credit courses through the Senior Year Plus (SYP) Dual Enrollment program. Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings span Agriculture & Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, and iJAG career development. The district provides specialized programs including Talented & Gifted (TAG) services, an English Learner program supporting nine native languages, and Special Education services with Specially Designed Instruction. Alternative education options include Wisdom Quest alternative high school and a Homeschool program. The district's Portrait of a Panther framework defines six core competencies (resilience, integrity, compassion, responsibility, communication, problem solving) guiding instruction across all grade levels. Additional services include a comprehensive district assessment plan utilizing tools like FAST, i-Ready, and ISASP, plus athletics and 50+ extracurricular activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK-12 Educational Programs Comprehensive educational programs serving approximately 1,700 students in grades PreK through 12, including general education, Advanced Placement courses, vocational education, special education, English language learning, and talented and gifted programs across eight schools in Southeast Iowa.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs at the middle and high school level covering business education, family and consumer sciences (culinary arts), industrial technology, agriculture and environmental science, and Project Lead the Way STEM education, with internships and job shadowing opportunities for students.
• Dual Enrollment & College Credit (Senior Year Plus) Program allowing high school students in grades 9-12 to earn college credit through partnerships with local colleges (Southeast Iowa Community College and others), offering courses in composition, public speaking, nursing and health careers, automotive, construction, business, and agriculture.
• Agriculture & Environmental Science Program High school program exploring the natural world through lab work, outdoor learning, and community projects, preparing students for careers in agriculture and environmental science with FFA student organization participation.
• Industrial Technology Program High school program covering manufacturing, construction, woodworking, engineering concepts, and modern production technology with hands-on learning in industry-standard labs.
• Iowa Jobs for American Graduates (iJAG) Career development program helping students discover career paths, engage in community service, and develop leadership skills through connection with resources for career planning, operated in partnership with the statewide iJAG program.
• Talented & Gifted (TAG) Services Specialized services for students demonstrating high levels of performance including differentiated instruction, enriched learning opportunities, and the PLUS Program for 4th and 5th grade high-achievers.
• English Learner Program Program serving approximately 150 multilingual learners with endorsed EL teachers and trained paraeducators, supporting nine native languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, Khmer, Haitian Creole, Malaysian, Chinese, Swahili, Ixil, and Tagalog across PreK-12.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services providing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and related services for students with identified disabilities, ensuring Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Section 504 accommodations.
• Home School Program Alternative education option for families choosing homeschool instruction, with district coordination, teacher support, and resources including MAP Growth testing through HSAP programming.
• Wisdom Quest Alternative High School Alternative high school program serving grades 10-12, providing flexible educational pathways for students needing non-traditional approaches to graduation, with flexible scheduling and alternative graduation plans.
• Athletics & Activities Program Comprehensive athletics program including 50+ extracurricular activities, high school sports (volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, track, soccer, bowling, tennis, golf, softball, baseball, dance, cheerleading), and middle school sports with athletic booster support and event ticketing.
• Food Services Nutritious breakfast and lunch programs meeting USDA dietary guidelines, with tiered meal pricing for elementary ($2.75 lunch), middle/high school ($2.95 lunch), and adults ($5.14 lunch); free and reduced-price meals available for qualifying students.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services including route management via Traversa Ride 360, inclement weather route protocols, and state-mandated transportation compliance for elementary/middle students living 2+ miles from school and high school students living 3+ miles away.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students perform above state average on ACT college entrance exams
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration26 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Senior Year Plus (SYP) Partner CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local colleges providing dual enrollment opportunities where high school students earn college credit while in high school. Courses include Composition I, Public Speaking, Nurse Aide & Health Careers, Automotive & Construction, Business & Agriculture. Informational meetings held each fall and spring.
• Iowa Jobs for American Graduates (iJAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide iJAG program with local school district participation helping students discover career paths, contribute to community service projects, and learn leadership skills. Goal is to help young leaders find passion and purpose and connect them with needed resources.
• Iowa Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing academic standards (Iowa Core), assessment frameworks (ISASP), and regulatory oversight for the district's educational programs.
• Great Prairie Area Education Agency (GPAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education service agency providing specialized support, professional development, and resources to schools in the Great Prairie area.
• Southeast Iowa Community College (SCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partner for dual enrollment and college credit programs, providing pathways for students to earn college credits while in high school.
• Henry County Health CenterminorOthersLocal health services provider included in district's Links of Interest for student health referrals and community health resources.
• Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business organization partner supporting community engagement and workforce development connections for students.
• Iowa College AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency administering 12 scholarship, grant and loan forgiveness programs totaling more than $68 million annually. Helps students and families with college financial planning and FAFSA completion support.
• Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege access organization providing step-by-step guidance through the College Access Power Plan to help students prepare for post-secondary education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Washington Community School District: Southeast Iowa public K-12 district with similar enrollment and program offerings; competes regionally for students via open enrollment.
• Fairfield Community School District: Southeast Iowa public K-12 district of comparable scale serving a similar rural-community profile with PreK-12 programming and open enrollment.
• Keokuk Community School District: Southeast Iowa public K-12 district operating multiple schools with comparable CTE and special education services; nearby competitor for open enrollment.
• Fort Madison Community School District: Adjacent Southeast Iowa public K-12 district similar in enrollment scale; competes for open-enrollment students and operates comparable CTE and dual enrollment offerings.
• Ottumwa Community School District: Mid-sized Southeast Iowa public school district with comparable K-12 structure, EL programming, and CTE offerings; competes for families in the regional labor market.
• Burlington Community School District: Neighboring Southeast Iowa public school district of comparable scale serving K-12 students in the region; directly competes with MPCSD for open-enrollment families.
• Muscatine Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district of similar enrollment size operating multiple schools with AP, dual enrollment, and EL services; directly comparable structure.

Regional players

• Clear Creek Amana Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district operating a multi-school campus model with comparable CTE and dual enrollment pathways; demonstrates a regional growth-oriented K-12 operating model.

Others

• Southeast Iowa Community College: Regional community college partner providing dual enrollment courses to MPCSD high schoolers under Senior Year Plus; comparable education provider and key ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Iowa City Community School District: Larger Iowa public school system demonstrating how a scaled Iowa district operates comprehensive K-12 programming, EL services, and dual enrollment at greater size than MPCSD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MPCSDSpotlight
• Facebookfacebook.com/Mount-Pleasant-Community-School-District-106141294628786
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpcsd2024

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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