Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts

394 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.

394

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	30
Black	57
Asian	5
Two or More	31

White
271 (68.8%)
Black
57 (14.5%)
Two or More
31 (7.9%)
Hispanic
30 (7.6%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)

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:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 5 101

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 108