Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Summary:

Pleasant Grove Intermediate is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District (PGISD) in Texarkana, Texas, with a student population of 483 that is predominantly White (68.94%) with significant percentages of African American (14.7%) and Hispanic (7.87%) students.

Pleasant Grove Intermediate consistently outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR tests, with 62.5% of 3rd graders, 68.82% of 4th graders, and 55.19% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 7% of elementary schools in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance is strong across different student subgroups, and it effectively serves students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, despite having a relatively high percentage of students (38.92%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary (also in the PGISD district) and schools in the Texarkana Independent School District (TISD), Pleasant Grove Intermediate stands out as a high-performing school, even outperforming the top-ranked Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary, a TISD magnet school, on several STAAR measures. The school's commitment to investing in resources and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio further contribute to its success in providing a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 8480 N Kings Hwy
       Texarkana, TX  75503


(903) 832-0001

District: Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1082nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,131 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Grove Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:    Pleasant Grove Middle
High:    Pleasant Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.9%
African American:
14.7%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.9% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Grove Intermediate ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.9%), African American (14.7%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Intermediate is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Grove Intermediate is $9,131.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pleasant Grove Intermediate was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd) 86th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Grove Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 82.59 331st 4095 91.9%
2012 87.90 305th 4206 92.7%
2013 87.97 303rd 4221 92.8%
2014 85.42 432nd 4260 89.9%
2015 84.58 482nd 4320 88.8%
2016 84.51 507th 4286 88.2%
2017 86.78 480th 4329 88.9%
2018 84.79 527th 4359 87.9%
2019 84.58 535th 4479 88.1%
2021 96.11 164th 4578 96.4%
2022 95.64 152nd 4581 96.7%
2023 91.30 329th 4647 92.9%
2024 71.20 1082nd 4675 76.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.57 444th 1046 57.6%
2019 45.96 635th 1112 42.9%
2021 46.33 517th 961 46.2%
2022 56.88 420th 1004 58.2%
2023 62.94 392nd 1099 64.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.44 818th 3226 74.6%
2019 60.34 1057th 3333 68.3%
2021 89.62 154th 3446 95.5%
2022 88.10 168th 3487 95.2%
2023 82.42 317th 3556 91.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.26 647th 3558 81.8%
2019 72.59 501st 3684 86.4%
2021 61.27 882nd 3799 76.8%
2022 94.13 84th 3952 97.9%
2023 89.40 191st 4086 95.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.02 663rd 4264 84.5%
2019 71.29 738th 4309 82.9%
2021 96.99 35th 4451 99.2%
2022 96.23 53rd 4477 98.8%
2023 90.11 162nd 4521 96.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.08 529th 4306 87.7%
2019 81.81 561st 4348 87.1%
2021 94.13 199th 4499 95.6%
2022 94.53 144th 4561 96.8%
2023 90.64 298th 4588 93.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.86 733rd 3106 76.4%
2019 70.32 798th 3184 74.9%
2021 80.95 259th 3006 91.4%
2022 78.57 92nd 2958 96.9%
2023 76.61 153rd 2980 94.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.89 1200th 4240 71.7%
2019 71.55 718th 4295 83.3%
2021 73.52 590th 4331 86.4%
2022 92.94 113th 4461 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.66 541st 4319 87.5%
2019 84.31 501st 4357 88.5%
2021 95.28 161st 4498 96.4%
2022 94.59 158th 4563 96.5%
2023 89.67 341st 4585 92.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.11 781st 1005 22.3%
2021 42.11 604th 967 37.5%
2022 64.45 342nd 957 64.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.84 312th 2483 87.4%
2019 59.07 812th 2515 67.7%
2021 87.36 145th 2444 94.1%
2022 87.83 145th 2421 94.0%
2023 73.72 394th 2443 83.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.64 923rd 4168 77.9%
2019 81.41 422nd 4188 89.9%
2021 99.08 27th 4329 99.4%
2022 96.83 60th 4376 98.6%
2023 83.97 404th 4401 90.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.80 592nd 3127 81.1%
2019 79.50 433rd 3142 86.2%
2021 88.67 148th 3082 95.2%
2022 90.15 95th 3082 96.9%
2023 84.33 274th 3106 91.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Grove Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 337 48 20 19 2 1 2 0 429
2012 322 49 20 32 2 1 6 0 432
2013 318 55 23 35 3 1 8 0 443
2014 331 51 13 30 5 1 9 0 440
2015 320 62 15 36 5 2 12 0 452
2016 350 66 13 35 3 2 20 0 489
2017 329 66 13 40 1 2 23 0 474
2018 314 89 13 40 3 0 20 0 479
2019 299 94 9 35 2 1 24 0 464
2020 279 79 12 37 2 1 29 0 439
2021 292 65 11 38 1 0 22 0 429
2022 315 69 15 33 3 0 30 0 465
2023 333 71 14 38 1 0 26 0 483

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 Pleasant Grove Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 429 32.8 13.0 21.7
2012 432 32.0 13.4 28
2013 443 31.9 13.8 31.8
2014 440 30.1 14.6 28.9
2015 452 30.0 15.0 32.1
2016 489 31.0 15.7 31.7
2017 474 33.8 14.0 35.7
2018 479 33.3 14.3 38.4
2019 464 32.8 14.1 40.9
2020 439 34.2 12.8 39.6
2021 429 33.6 12.7 36.6
2022 465 35.6 13.0 35.7
2023 483 35.4 13.6 38.9

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 Pleasant Grove Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 429 32.8 13.0 21.7
2012 432 32.0 13.4 28
2013 443 31.9 13.8 31.8
2014 440 30.1 14.6 28.9
2015 452 30.0 15.0 32.1
2016 489 31.0 15.7 31.7
2017 474 33.8 14.0 35.7
2018 479 33.3 14.3 38.4
2019 464 32.8 14.1 40.9
2020 439 34.2 12.8 39.6
2021 429 33.6 12.7 36.6
2022 465 35.6 13.0 35.7
2023 483 35.4 13.6 38.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Grove Intermediate

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $655 (8.8%) $6,771 (91.2%) $7,426
2020 $635 (7.6%) $7,690 (92.4%) $8,325
2021 $699 (7.7%) $8,431 (92.3%) $9,131

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Grove Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 535th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 329th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Intermediate)5565
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))5565
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Intermediate)6871
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Intermediate)5664
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Intermediate)5772
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))5772
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Intermediate)7078
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))7078
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Intermediate)8578
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))8578
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Grove Intermediate)6868
   5th Grade Science (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))6868
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students464483
 4.1%
African American9471
 24.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian914
 55.6%
Hispanic3538
 8.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White299333
 11.4%
Two or More Races2426
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%38.9%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Grove Intermediate

Students at Pleasant Grove Intermediate are 69% White, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Pleasant Grove Intermediate ranks 1082nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Pleasant Grove Intermediate.

Students who attend Pleasant Grove Intermediate usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pleasant Grove Middle
High : Pleasant Grove High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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