KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Summary:

KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a public charter secondary school serving grades 6-11 in Balch Springs, Texas, with a student population of 526 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (58.56%) and African American (38.4%), with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state and KIPP Texas Public Schools averages across various subjects and grade levels, the school's performance is significantly better than the nearby charter schools, such as Letot Campus and Drc Campus, which have much lower proficiency rates and higher dropout rates. However, the school's dropout rates are higher compared to the state average, and it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Plano ISD schools.

Interestingly, while KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has a predominantly minority student population, the nearby Williams High School and McMillen High School in Plano ISD have a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students. Additionally, despite the higher spending per student at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy, the school's academic performance lags behind the nearby Plano ISD schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 6-11

1500 S Peachtree Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180

(972) 323-4235

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,223

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.2%

African American:

31.9%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy ranks worse than 87.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.77. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.2%), African American (31.9%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy employs 38.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is $10,223.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy 2060^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

KIPP Texas Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Texas Public Schools 717^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	18.45	1931^st	2252	14.3%
2022	25.24	1792^nd	2254	20.5%
2023	18.78	2026^th	2330	13.0%
2024	18.77	2060^th	2361	12.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.84	472^nd	1592	70.4%
2022	54.73	529^th	1643	67.8%
2023	51.41	687^th	1720	60.1%
2024	36.61	1121^st	1760	36.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	20.66	1684^th	1712	1.6%
2022	42.51	887^th	1757	49.5%
2023	21.21	1697^th	1815	6.5%
2024	17.29	1766^th	1881	6.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	27.39	1729^th	2172	20.4%
2022	34.53	1557^th	2220	29.9%
2023	27.03	1804^th	2251	19.9%
2024	23.54	1900^th	2224	14.6%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	22.08	1782^nd	2151	17.2%
2022	30.93	1608^th	2221	27.6%
2023	19.18	1950^th	2241	13.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.44	553^rd	2118	73.9%
2022	55.85	710^th	2182	67.5%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	17.73	1911^th	2168	11.9%
2022	23.54	1839^th	2228	17.5%
2023	19.22	1946^th	2245	13.3%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	23.68	1052^nd	1213	13.3%
2022	33.63	858^th	1251	31.4%
2023	25.40	1014^th	1273	20.3%
2024	20.01	1152^nd	1271	9.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.01	1545^th	2043	24.4%
2022	35.97	1360^th	2077	34.5%
2023	28.85	1619^th	2116	23.5%
2024	26.03	1731^st	2108	17.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	109	1	107	5	0	2	224
2020	0	148	1	171	2	0	4	326
2021	4	216	1	246	5	1	6	479
2022	3	166	0	241	2	1	4	417
2023	3	202	0	308	3	1	9	526
2024	5	205	0	412	4	2	14	642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	224	12.0	18.6	96
2020	326	17.0	19.1	95.4
2021	479	20.8	22.9	93.3
2022	417	20.2	20.6	95.9
2023	526	37.0	14.2	90.5
2024	642	38.2	16.7	93.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	224	12.0	18.6	96
2020	326	17.0	19.1	95.4
2021	479	20.8	22.9	93.3
2022	417	20.2	20.6	95.9
2023	526	37.0	14.2	90.5
2024	642	38.2	16.7	93.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$824 (7.3%)	$10,519 (92.7%)	$11,343
2020	$1,431 (13.3%)	$9,308 (86.7%)	$10,740
2021	$1,377 (13.5%)	$8,847 (86.5%)	$10,223

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	224	526	134.8%
African American	109	202	85.3%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	107	308	187.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	0	3
Two or More Races	2	9	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96%	90.5%	5.5%

Schools Near KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	1500 S Peachtree Rd	Balch Springs	75180	Dallas County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 323-4235	642	38	16.7	93.6%	5 (0.8%)	205 (31.9%)	412 (64.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.2%)								(n/a)								17.1	58.7	26.0	36.1	52.6				29.7	27.2	41.9				12.6	23.0			19.2	12.5	$10,223	$1,377	$8,847
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2727 Military Pkwy	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Legacy Preparatory	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 287-8537	1,065	80	13.3	82.3%	47 (4.4%)	126 (11.8%)	863 (81.0%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	13 (1.2%)								(n/a)								37.5	41.5	32.1	41.8	68.3	17.6	13.8	36.6	21.3	29.2	42.7	16.2	17.2	18.1	11.1	15.0	27.2	13.3	15.5	5.8	$8,494	$805	$7,689
Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	790 Windbell Cir Bldg 1 11	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 316-3663	511	40	12.9	77.7%	52 (10.2%)	64 (12.5%)	370 (72.4%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)								(n/a)								21.6	35.1	43.2	58.1	84.0	22.2	31.4	34.0	53.5	34.7	40.4	25.0	22.9	36.7	31.0	14.3	8.5	8.0	19.2	21.3	$10,651	$1,089	$9,562
Hospital/Homebound	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	912 S Ervay Ste 309	Dallas	75201	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 581-4115	23	12	1.9	43.5%	4 (17.4%)	14 (60.9%)	4 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pegasus Charter High School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1222 Commerce St Ste 100	Dallas	75202	Dallas County	Pegasus School Of Liberal Arts And Sciences	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 749-5677	451	23	19.3	74.7%	19 (4.2%)	147 (32.6%)	271 (60.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)								(n/a)								16.5	37.8	33.3	50.0	38.2	14.8	22.6	27.3	47.4	42.5	52.3	4.4	6.5	0.0	20.5	20.5		0.0	11.6	7.0	$12,682	$2,670	$10,012
Life School Oak Cliff	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4400 S R L Thornton Frwy	Dallas	75216	Dallas County	Life School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 376-8200	1,478	85	17.3	83.4%	15 (1.0%)	795 (53.8%)	647 (43.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.2%)								(n/a)								44.4	45.7	37.9	58.9	41.9	22.2	12.0	32.1	41.3	40.5	37.8	14.4	6.5	34.3	18.6	9.9	4.4	10.4	28.6	3.6	$11,220	$1,032	$10,188
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	300 W Kiest Blvd	Dallas	75224	Dallas County	Faith Family Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 224-4110	2,468	123	20.0	99.5%	33 (1.3%)	502 (20.3%)	1,914 (77.6%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.4%)								(n/a)	2.5	5.3	7.1	0.0	0.0	5.6	0.0	19.9	17.2	22.2	37.2	36.3	21.7	13.1	12.5	14.8	17.7	24.9	12.7	9.3	18.6	5.2	15.2	22.0	1.3	6.9	3.7	$11,241	$2,703	$8,538
Harmony Science Academy - Dallas	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	11995 Forestgate Dr	Dallas	75243	Dallas County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 234-9993	1,068	75	14.3	91.9%	74 (6.9%)	312 (29.2%)	508 (47.6%)	151 (14.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.8%)								(n/a)								59.7	50.4	53.8	59.6	85.5	46.0	42.7	38.5	52.6	55.4	50.0	37.8	47.8	34.9	40.0	63.9	29.0	1.5	26.1	12.6	$10,273	$1,066	$9,207
Jd Hall Learning Center	Public, Alternative	1-12	602 E Second St	Lancaster	75146	Dallas County	Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 218-1441	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Drc Campus	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-10	1673 Terre Colony Ct	Dallas	75212	Dallas County	Academy For Academic Excellence	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 637-6136	5	1	3.9		0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)																												$34,196	$4,950	$29,246

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

How many students attend KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?

Students at KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy are 64% Hispanic, 32% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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