Pleasant Grove
Tel:
(916)655-3235
- Pleasant Grove serves 194 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Pleasant Grove's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 194 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pleasant Grove's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pleasant Grove is 0.37, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1674 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 78% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasant Grove Joint Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pleasant Grove is South Sutter Charter (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nicolaus Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 165 students
1.6 miles
2452 El Centro Blvd.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530)656-2407 1.6 K-8 165 - Placerville South Sutter Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 2250 students
1.6 miles
2452 El Centro Blvd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530)295-3566 1.6 K-12 2250 - Nicolaus East Nicolaus High School Grades: 9-12 | 315 students
6.2 miles
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530)656-2255 6.2 9-12 315 - Rio Oso Browns Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 152 students
8.1 miles
1248 Pacific Ave.
Rio Oso, CA 95674
(530)633-2523 8.1 K-8 152 - Elverta Alpha Technology Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 84 students
8.2 miles
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916)991-4726 8.2 6-8 84
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