Serving 787 students in grades 7-8, Mount Pleasant J High School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pleasant J High School's student population of 787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant J High School is 0.45, 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
#2846 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
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 #2846 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant J High School?
787 students attend Mount Pleasant J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mount Pleasant J High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 3% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 ISD School District.
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