Serving 439 students in grades 5-8, Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts's student population of 439 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1386 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
17%
21%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts's ranking?
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is ranked #1386 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts often compared to?
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill Middle School, E. A. Cox Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts?
439 students attend Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts?
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts offer ?
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts part of?
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is part of Maury County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/16/2021
This school is awesome for your child like this is a performing Arts school after all, which offers great opportunities for your child like; Band, Dance, Theater, and Art.I am in the sixth grade and am enjoying being at this school the teachers and other staff members make me feel very welcomed and loved. Each time I walk into this school, I am greeted with warm smiles and laughter. MPMSVA is an amazing school, and I'd totally recommend.
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