Serving 465 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Grove Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Grove Middle School's student population of 465 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Grove Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Middle School is 0.48, 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
#2131 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Grove Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove Middle School is ranked #2131 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pleasant Grove Middle School often compared to?
Pleasant Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edwin Markham Middle School, Herbert C. Green Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Middle School?
465 students attend Pleasant Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pleasant Grove Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Middle School?
Pleasant Grove Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Rescue Union Elementary School District.
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