Serving 394 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Performing Arts serves the southwest part of Mount Pleasant, TN, covering an area of approximately 99.6 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts's student population of 394 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
“Educating every child for LIFE”
School Rankings
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
14%
20%
White
69%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1333 out of 1,728 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 E. A. Cox Middle School, Spring Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts?
394 students attend Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts offer ?
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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