The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on P E Wallace Middle
P E Wallace Middle serves grades five and six in Mount Pleasant, a school of around seven hundred students. The student body is predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged, with a large majority qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is a regular public school, part of Mount Pleasant ISD.
In state testing, the school shows mixed performance. Reading proficiency is a relative strength, with about two-thirds of fifth graders and just over half of sixth graders meeting or exceeding the state standard. Math proficiency is weaker, with fewer than four in ten fifth graders and roughly three in ten sixth graders reaching proficiency. Science results are notably lower, with proficiency near one in three for fifth graders. Across all subjects combined, including social studies, about three-quarters of students reach the "approaches" level (the entry threshold), but only about four in ten meet the higher performance standard, and only a small fraction master content. The school sits below the midpoint of proficiency compared to other districts in Titus County.
The data available does not include chronic absenteeism rates, discipline records, staffing numbers, or course and program details that might show what electives or supports are available. That information would be worth asking the school or district directly about.
Mount Pleasant ISD has faced two statewide policy shifts that affect the district's context. Texas approved a school voucher or education savings account program starting in the 2026-27 school year, which allows families to use public funds for private school or home education. For a district where a substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, this represents a change in the competitive landscape. Alongside that, the state approved a major funding increase for public schools in the 2025 legislative session, raising per-student allocations, though the net fiscal effect on individual districts depends on how those funds are distributed. The district has also raised base teacher salaries, which can affect hiring and stability in the classroom.
A parent weighing this school should know that reading instruction appears to be working reasonably well, but math is an area where outcomes lag and may warrant conversation with the school about support or intervention options. The school's student population is economically challenged and largely Hispanic, which shapes peer composition and may reflect rich community ties; it also means the school likely serves students with varied academic starting points. Without data on special education rates, English learner numbers, or program breadth, a parent would benefit from speaking directly with the school about what academic pathways, tutoring, and enrichment are available.
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