Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts

Maury County
410 Gray LN
Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
421 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
**Mt. Pleasant Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts**, located at 410 Gray Lane in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, is a specialized public middle school that integrates rigorous academic standards with a robust focus on the arts. Serving the local Maury County community, the school distinguishes itself by utilizing a creative arts-infused curriculum. This approach allows students to explore various disciplines—such as music, visual arts, theater, and dance—as a core component of their daily educational experience, helping to foster both academic achievement and individual self-expression.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school is deeply committed to the success and development of its middle-grades population. By providing a supportive environment that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and performance, Mt. Pleasant Middle strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school. The school serves as a central hub for the community, encouraging parental involvement and student engagement to ensure that every learner has the opportunity to develop their unique talents within a structured and inspiring educational setting.
421
Total Students
29.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (69.1 %)
  • Black
    67 (15.9 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (7.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Maury County
Phone: (931)379-1100
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 86
Grade 6 119
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 100
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Whitthorne Middle School
Maury County
932 Students
915 Lion PKWY
Columbia, TN 38401 (8.4 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th