Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 75455 zip code of Mount Pleasant, Texas, serving Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade across three districts, where economic disadvantage rates are high, averaging around 72%.
Annie Sims Elementary is the top performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 80th percentile, with 4th-grade Reading and Math scores far exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Harts Bluff Elementary is the lowest-ranked school, dropping to the 31st percentile, with proficiency rates in 3rd-grade Math (29.33%) and 4th-grade Reading (39.71%) well below state averages. E.C. Brice Elementary is a strong improver, rising from a 3-star to a 4-star rating, with standout 3rd-grade Math (60% proficient) and Spanish-language Reading scores. Chapel Hill Elementary performs competitively despite being in a lower-ranked district, with the lowest economic disadvantage rate (49.77%). Vivian Fowler Elementary and Frances Corprew Elementary face the greatest challenges, with the highest poverty rates (over 84%) and academic performance that generally lags behind other Mount Pleasant Independent School District (Isd) schools, particularly in Math.
A key finding is that higher spending does not guarantee success: Harts Bluff Elementary has the highest per-student spending ($11,053) but the lowest ranking, while Annie Sims Elementary has the lowest spending ($9,516) and the highest performance. Several schools show strong bilingual programs, with 3rd-grade Spanish Reading scores at Annie Sims Elementary and Vivian Fowler Elementary reaching 75% proficiency, far above the state average. However, inconsistent performance across grades is common, with some schools like Frances Corprew Elementary experiencing a sharp drop in 4th-grade Math proficiency, suggesting a need for better curriculum alignment as students advance.
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