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Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts

Middle School · Maury County

410 Gray LN, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474

Enrollment

417

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

5th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,152 of 1,786

In Mt. Pleasant

#3 of 3

public schools

In district

#14 of 23

Maury County

School environment

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts

5.8/10

Middle School in Mt. Pleasant · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

J E Woody Elementary

8.0/10

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6.5/10

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About Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts

Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is a public middle school in Mt.

Pleasant, TN, part of Maury County. Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform.

Arts serves approximately 417 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform.

Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 1,786 schools in TN. Structured state assessment records for Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform.

Arts show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 5.1
  • TN avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,129
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts — Students at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 18.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 29.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
16%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
15.8%
ELA
23.6%
2025
Math
26.8%
ELA
23.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.

How Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts Compares

See how Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
36th percentile in TN
Academic
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.8/10
Average
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

410 Gray LN, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. J. R. Baker Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Columbia), which scores notably higher. Another option is J E Woody Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hampshire Unit School (rated 7.6/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Hampshire), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mt. Pleasant, see our Mt. Pleasant schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 10.7 mi
School Distance Rating
J E Woody Elementary Mt. Pleasant 0.3 mi 8.0
Mt Pleasant High School Mt. Pleasant 0.4 mi 6.5
ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Columbia 4.7 mi 4.9
Hampshire Unit School Hampshire 5.8 mi 7.6
J E Woodard Elementary Columbia 6.5 mi 7.3
WHITE STONE ACADEMY Columbia 7.6 mi 4.6
Whitthorne Middle School Columbia 8.4 mi 3.7
Columbia Central High School Columbia 8.4 mi 2.9
THE FARM SCHOOL Summertown 8.5 mi 6.3
J. R. Baker Elementary Columbia 8.6 mi 8.2
HOPEWELL CHRISTIAN COVENANT FAMILY SCHOOL Culleoka 8.6 mi 7.2
Summertown High School Summertown 9.9 mi 6.0
Summertown Elementary Summertown 10.2 mi 7.4
COLUMBIA ACADEMY Columbia 9.4 mi 4.2
J. Brown Elementary Columbia 9.3 mi 7.1
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS SCHOOL-CFA CAMPUS Columbia 9.8 mi
Highland Park Elementary Columbia 9.9 mi 7.2
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS SCHOOL Columbia 10.3 mi 6.0
Northfield Academy Columbia 10.7 mi 2.6
Virtual Academy of Maury County Columbia 10.7 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38474 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,711

Median Home Value

$228,200

Median Rent

$793/mo

Population

9,336

College Educated

12.3%

Homeownership

74.7%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Median Age

36.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts

What grades does Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts serve?

Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts?

Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts rank in TN?

Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts ranks #1,152 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts a charter school?

No, Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts a Title I school?

No, Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Maury County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%

District

Maury County
District Enrollment
13,084
Schools in District
23
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,129
District Rank
#14 of 23

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