Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Tel:
(903) 838-0528
Pleasant Grove Elementary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 83%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 505 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | ≥50% | 83% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | ≥50% | 88% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 52% |
| Black | 18% | 13% |
| White | 60% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasant Grove Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pleasant Grove Elementary School is Pleasant Grove High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pleasant Grove Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pleasant Grove Intermediate School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Texarkana Pleasant Grove Intermediate School Math: 77% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-5 | 479 students10
0.5 miles
8480 N Kings Hwy
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001 0.5 3-5 479 - Texarkana Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 85% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 407 students10
1.3 miles
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262 1.3 K-5 407 - Texarkana Pleasant Grove High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 671 students10
1.3 miles
5406 Mc Knight
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005 1.3 9-12 671 - Texarkana Pleasant Grove Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 473 students10
1.9 miles
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295 1.9 6-8 473 - Nash Nash Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 691 students10
2.7 miles
100 E Burton St
Nash, TX 75569
(903) 838-4321 2.7 PK-5 691
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