Serving 698 students in grades 5-6, P E Wallace Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: P E Wallace Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Mount Pleasant school district, covering approximately 233.2 square miles. Families within this area typically experience a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 17.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
P E Wallace Middle School's student population of 698 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
698 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P E Wallace Middle 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 P E Wallace Middle School is 0.46, 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
#4541 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
6%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P E Wallace Middle School's ranking?
P E Wallace Middle School is ranked #4541 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend P E Wallace Middle School?
698 students attend P E Wallace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P E Wallace Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P E Wallace Middle School?
P E Wallace Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does P E Wallace Middle School offer ?
P E Wallace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is P E Wallace Middle School part of?
P E Wallace Middle School is part of Mount Pleasant Independent School District.
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