MOUNT PLEASANT J H

MOUNT PLEASANT J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MOUNT PLEASANT ISD school district, located in MOUNT PLEASANT, TX with about 714 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, MOUNT PLEASANT J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mount Pleasant Junior High School is located at 2801 Old Paris Road in Mount Pleasant, Texas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Mount Pleasant Independent School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the middle grades. The school is centrally positioned to serve the diverse student population of the Mount Pleasant community, emphasizing foundational learning in core subjects while preparing students for the rigors of high school coursework.

The campus environment at Mount Pleasant Junior High is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both student engagement and personal growth. In addition to a standard academic curriculum, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics, fine arts, and student organizations, which aim to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on student success and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational pathway of students residing in the East Texas region.

For more information, contact MOUNT PLEASANT J H at (903) 575-2110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2801 OLD PARIS RD
MOUNT PLEASANT, TX 75455
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MOUNT PLEASANT J H is a public Title I school in MOUNT PLEASANT, TX with about 714 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MOUNT PLEASANT ISD
Total Students:
714
Teachers:
56.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 714 students

Hispanic/Latino
67.9%
White
17.2%
Black or African American
13.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.6%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.