Top Rankings
Pleasant Grove ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,321 students in Pleasant Grove ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pleasant Grove ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
2,321 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pleasant Grove ISD School District, which is ranked #46 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
164 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
53%
# Black Students
343 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
1,596 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
69%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
176
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
206
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
211
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,082 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,833 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,082
$13,640
Spending / Student
$11,833
$14,384
Best Pleasant Grove ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Int
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8480 N Kings Hwy
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001
Grades: 3-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5406 Mc Knight
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Grades: 6-9
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Galleria Oaks
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Grades: PK-2
| 548 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Grove ISD School District?
Pleasant Grove ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,321 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Grove ISD School District?
Pleasant Grove ISD School District is ranked #46 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Grove ISD School District?
69% of Pleasant Grove ISD School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove ISD School District?
Pleasant Grove ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pleasant Grove ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,833 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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