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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOUNT PLEASANT ISD·NCES 483176007736

P E WALLACE MIDDLE

504 DUNN AVE, MOUNT PLEASANT, TX 75455 · (903) 575-2040 · Titus County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL698 STUDENTS
Enrollment
698
Middle
DISTRICT 706 · STATE 643
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
56 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
574 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
361
Grade 6
337
Student demographics
White
10315%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
49571%
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 54%
Black
8813%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 13%
Asian
30%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
35751%
Female
34149%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
56.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +18.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
43.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +4.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
46.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.7pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
698
-52 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 15.3:1
% White
15%
was 16%
% Hispanic
71%
was 69%
% Black
13%
was 11%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About P E WALLACE MIDDLE

P E WALLACE MIDDLE is a moderately sized intermediate school in MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas, one of the schools within MOUNT PLEASANT ISD. The school serves 698 students in grades 5 through 6.

P E WALLACE MIDDLE is one of 9 schools operated by MOUNT PLEASANT ISD, a district that serves 5,153 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, P E WALLACE MIDDLE shows that Hispanic students make up the majority at 71%. Beyond that, the school records 15% White, 13% Black. By comparison, Titus County as a whole is about 45% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the resource side, On paper, P E WALLACE MIDDLE has 56 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.5:1. The state averages around 14.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 82% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Titus County runs at roughly 73%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), P E WALLACE MIDDLE sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 38.0%; this one delivers 46.6%.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Titus County indicate median household income runs about $58,425, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. P E WALLACE MIDDLE is one of 15 public schools in Titus County (combined enrollment of about 6,972 students).

The closest other public school is ANNIE SIMS EL, roughly 0.8 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts P E WALLACE MIDDLE at 6th of 7; the average score across the group is 51.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Over the past 7-year window. P E WALLACE MIDDLE's enrollment has ticked down 7% since 2018, when it stood at 750 (now 698). The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 15.3:1 in 2018 to 12.5:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Titus County at a glance

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Population
31,363
Census ACS
Median income
$58,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
6,972 students

Quick facts

School name
P E WALLACE MIDDLE
District
MOUNT PLEASANT ISD
Address
504 DUNN AVE, MOUNT PLEASANT, TX 75455
Phone
(903) 575-2040
County
Titus County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–06
Total enrollment
698
Teachers (FTE)
56
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
574 (82%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
483176007736
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About P E WALLACE MIDDLE
How many students attend P E WALLACE MIDDLE?
P E WALLACE MIDDLE enrolls approximately 698 students in grades 05-06.
Is P E WALLACE MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
P E WALLACE MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 05-06.
How many students per teacher at P E WALLACE MIDDLE?
Approximately 12.5:1 students per teacher at P E WALLACE MIDDLE.
What is the racial breakdown of students at P E WALLACE MIDDLE?
At P E WALLACE MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 15% White, 71% Hispanic, 13% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is P E WALLACE MIDDLE public or private?
P E WALLACE MIDDLE is a public K-12 school, overseen by MOUNT PLEASANT ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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