The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 66% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Annie Sims El
Annie Sims Elementary serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Mount Pleasant, a town in Titus County in East Texas. The school sits in a community where housing costs are moderate relative to regional benchmarks and rent remains affordable by national standards. The area's economic backdrop includes stable employment and household incomes that support a working family base.
The school enrolls a small student body drawn mainly from the surrounding community. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic need across the enrollment. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial white population and a smaller Black enrollment. The school draws from a diverse but economically constrained base.
On the most recent state assessment results available, Annie Sims shows mixed performance across math and English language arts. In third grade, math proficiency sat in the middle range, while fourth grade math proficiency was noticeably lower. In ELA, third grade performed somewhat better than fourth grade. The school's overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades places it in the top tier among the three districts in Titus County, though this reflects county-level context rather than state standing. A meaningful share of students meet or approach state proficiency benchmarks, though mastery rates remain modest, suggesting room for strengthening the deepest levels of skill in both subjects.
The school serves a student body where a majority face economic hardship, and state data on English learner numbers and special education enrollment were not available, leaving gaps in the picture of how the school supports students with those specific needs. A parent may want to reach out directly to the school to learn how these populations are served and what support structures exist.
The elementary setting reflects a traditional public school model without charter or magnet designation. Mount Pleasant ISD, the parent district, operates within a Texas landscape that recently shifted with the introduction of a statewide Education Savings Account program beginning in the 2026-27 school year, allowing families to direct public funds toward private school alternatives. The district also received increased state funding through a legislative education package in 2025 and has raised teacher salaries. These state-level changes create both expanded choice for families and altered funding dynamics for the district itself.
For families seeking a neighborhood elementary school in Mount Pleasant with a locally rooted, economically diverse student body and performance that is competitive within the county, Annie Sims represents the standard public option. The data suggests a school where most students reach baseline proficiency but where higher achievement remains a growth area.
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