Very Good
#1699 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
Mount Pleasant H S
High School · Mount Pleasant ISD · Mount Pleasant, TX
A Mount Pleasant ISD high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1117, Mount Pleasant, TX 75456
- Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mount Pleasant H S score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Mount Pleasant H S 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,089/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant DaepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Mt Pleasant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Harts Bluff Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 216 | 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.
Mount Pleasant ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Pleasant H S is listed in MOUNT PLEASANT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Pleasant H S
Mount Pleasant H S is a public high school in Mount Pleasant, TX, part of Mount Pleasant ISD, serving approximately 1,545 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,699 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Pleasant H S
What grades does Mount Pleasant H S serve?
Mount Pleasant H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant H S?
Mount Pleasant H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant H S is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Pleasant H S rank in TX?
Mount Pleasant H S ranks #1,699 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mount Pleasant H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Pleasant H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Mount Pleasant H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Pleasant H S has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mount Pleasant H S a charter school?
No, Mount Pleasant H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Pleasant H S a Title I school?
No, Mount Pleasant H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Pleasant H S?
80.0% of students at Mount Pleasant H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Titus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (903) 575-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
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.
- 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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