Serving 417 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
417 students attend Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts?
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts offer ?
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts part of?
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brianna Howell
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
