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#2942 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 34% in state

P E Wallace Middle

Middle School · Mount Pleasant ISD · Mount Pleasant, TX

A Mount Pleasant ISD middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1117, Mount Pleasant, TX 75456

  • Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$12,456
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at P E Wallace Middle score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.3%

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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The neighborhood

Where P E Wallace Middle 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,089/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Pleasant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.4 mi11Compare →
Chapel Hill J HEnrollment path unverified8.76–84.8 mi206Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mount Pleasant ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 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

P E Wallace Middle is listed in MOUNT PLEASANT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About P E Wallace Middle

P E Wallace Middle is a public middle school in Mount Pleasant, TX, part of Mount Pleasant ISD, serving approximately 687 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,942 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about P E Wallace Middle

What grades does P E Wallace Middle serve?

P E Wallace Middle serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend P E Wallace Middle?

P E Wallace Middle has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at P E Wallace Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at P E Wallace Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does P E Wallace Middle rank in TX?

P E Wallace Middle ranks #2,942 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is P E Wallace Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

P E Wallace Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 P E Wallace Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, P E Wallace Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is P E Wallace Middle a charter school?

No, P E Wallace Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is P E Wallace Middle a Title I school?

No, P E Wallace Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P E Wallace Middle?

79.3% of students at P E Wallace Middle 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
687
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Titus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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