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#6123 of 8,552 schools in TX
Harts Bluff EL
Elementary School · Harts Bluff ISD · Mount Plesant, TX
A Harts Bluff ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3506 FM 1402, Mount Plesant, TX 75455
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harts Bluff EL score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harts Bluff EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average284/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,585
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Sims ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 3.5 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Vivian Fowler ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 3.5 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Mt Pleasant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK | 3.7 mi | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harts Bluff ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harts Bluff EL is listed in HARTS BLUFF ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harts Bluff EL
Harts Bluff EL is a public elementary school in Mount Plesant, TX, part of Harts Bluff ISD, serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,123 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harts Bluff EL
What grades does Harts Bluff EL serve?
Harts Bluff EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harts Bluff EL?
Harts Bluff EL has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harts Bluff EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Harts Bluff EL is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harts Bluff EL rank in TX?
Harts Bluff EL ranks #6,123 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harts Bluff EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Harts Bluff EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Harts Bluff EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harts Bluff EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harts Bluff EL a charter school?
No, Harts Bluff EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harts Bluff EL a Title I school?
No, Harts Bluff EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harts Bluff EL?
70.8% of students at Harts Bluff EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Titus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (903) 577-1146
- Area population (ZIP 75455)
- 26,863
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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