Serving 239 students in grades 6-12, Mt Enterprise High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Enterprise High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt Enterprise High School's student population of 239 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Enterprise High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Enterprise High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6420 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
72%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Enterprise High School's ranking?
Mt Enterprise High School is ranked #6420 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Enterprise High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Enterprise High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mt Enterprise High School?
239 students attend Mt Enterprise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mt Enterprise High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Enterprise High School?
Mt Enterprise High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Enterprise High School offer ?
Mt Enterprise High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mt Enterprise High School part of?
Mt Enterprise High School is part of Mount Enterprise Independent School District.
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