Serving 377 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)22%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)36%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
7%
Black
(15-16)79%
33%
White
(15-16)20%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Middle School?
377 students attend Pleasant Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pleasant Grove Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Middle School?
Pleasant Grove Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pleasant Grove Middle School part of?
Pleasant Grove Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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