Pleasant Grove Intermediate School

8480 N Kings Hwy
Texarkana, TX 75503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 483 students in grades 3-5, Pleasant Grove Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Grove Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Pleasant Grove Intermediate School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Pleasant Grove Intermediate School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Intermediate School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#270 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
78%
41%
78%
51%
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
65%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Grove Intermediate School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove Intermediate School is ranked #270 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Intermediate School?
483 students attend Pleasant Grove Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pleasant Grove Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Intermediate School?
Pleasant Grove Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove Intermediate School offer ?
Pleasant Grove Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Pleasant Grove Intermediate School part of?
Pleasant Grove Intermediate School is part of Pleasant Grove Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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