Serving 713 students in grades 7-8, Mount Pleasant J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Pleasant J H's attendance zone covers the entire Mount Pleasant, TX school district, encompassing approximately 233.2 square miles. The zone's typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pleasant J High School's student population of 713 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
713 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant J High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4240 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
18%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant J High School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant J High School is ranked #4240 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mount Pleasant J High School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harts Bluff Elementary School, Chapel Hill J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant J High School?
713 students attend Mount Pleasant J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mount Pleasant J High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant J High School?
Mount Pleasant J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant J High School offer ?
Mount Pleasant J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mount Pleasant J High School part of?
Mount Pleasant J High School is part of Mount Pleasant Independent School District.
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