Mount Pleasant Daep serves 16 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Daep's student population of 16 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Daep is 0.48, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
25%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Daep?
16 students attend Mount Pleasant Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mount Pleasant Daep students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Daep?
Mount Pleasant Daep has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Daep offer ?
Mount Pleasant Daep offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mount Pleasant Daep part of?
Mount Pleasant Daep is part of Mount Pleasant Independent School District.
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