Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pleasant Grove ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Grove ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pleasant Grove's student population of 157 students has declined by 13% 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
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Grove ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3501 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Grove's ranking?
Pleasant Grove is ranked #3501 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove?
157 students attend Pleasant Grove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pleasant Grove students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove?
Pleasant Grove has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove offer ?
Pleasant Grove offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pleasant Grove part of?
Pleasant Grove is part of Pleasant Grove Joint Union School District.
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