Pleasant Grove Middle School (Closed 2023)

805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(15-16)
22%
43%
(15-16)
36%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Hispanic
(14-15)
1%
6%
Black
(14-15)
77%
33%
White
(14-15)
22%
56%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
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?
77% of Pleasant Grove Middle School students are Black, 22% 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 17:1.
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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