Pleasant Grove Junior High

Summary:

Pleasant Grove Junior High is a public middle school located in Pleasant Grove, Utah, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 1,256 students. The school is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 26th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant Grove Junior High consistently ranks in the top half of Utah middle schools, with a current ranking of 54 out of 210 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (RISE and Utah Aspire Plus) is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.1% of 8th-grade students at Pleasant Grove Junior High were proficient or better in RISE Mathematics, compared to 47.1% in the Alpine District and 39.1% statewide. The school's low-income students also perform well, ranking 38th out of 141 Utah middle schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Pleasant Grove Junior High generally outperforms its counterparts in the Alpine School District, such as Viewpoint Middle, Willowcreek Middle, and Lakeridge Junior High, on state assessments. However, the top-performing school in the area is Mountain Ridge Junior High, which ranks 8th out of 210 Utah middle schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates than Pleasant Grove Junior High.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 810 N 100 E
       Pleasant Grove, UT  84062


(801) 610-8146

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,470 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Grove Junior High usually attend:

High:    Pleasant Grove High

Feeder schools for Pleasant Grove Junior High:

Elementary:    Central School
    Grovecrest School
    Manila School
    Mount Mahogany School

Student/teacher ratio:  25.2 Help
Number of students:  1,256

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
15.2%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.6% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Grove Junior High ranks better than 74.3% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pleasant Grove Junior High has the largest middle school student body size in the Alpine District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Grove Junior High is $7,470, which is the 5th highest among 10 middle schools in the Alpine District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Grove Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Grove Junior High 54th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Pleasant Grove Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Grove Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Grove Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.03 112th 200 44.0%
2009 46.77 139th 205 32.2%
2010 50.20 121st 201 39.8%
2011 58.47 116th 222 47.7%
2012 63.80 98th 238 58.8%
2013 69.98 58th 243 76.1%
2014 68.07 57th 185 69.2%
2015 73.20 46th 210 78.1%
2016 59.78 84th 209 59.8%
2017 62.36 75th 206 63.6%
2018 69.00 51st 172 70.3%
2019 54.20 104th 222 53.2%
2021 51.41 100th 213 53.1%
2022 62.54 76th 209 63.6%
2023 68.49 60th 216 72.2%
2024 71.13 54th 210 74.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pleasant Grove Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.00 16th 46 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Grove Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.53 44th 133 66.9%
2023 67.36 35th 138 74.6%
2024 68.65 38th 141 73.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Grove Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.82 52nd 100 48.0%
2023 52.77 41st 99 58.6%
2024 63.99 26th 106 75.5%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Grove Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.92 75th 191 60.7%
2023 68.66 48th 191 74.9%
2024 71.04 39th 183 78.7%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, 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 Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1277 0 1 7 8 n/a n/a 0 1293
1989 1382 0 8 12 6 n/a n/a 0 1408
1990 1386 0 11 23 9 n/a n/a 0 1429
1991 1488 1 8 29 4 n/a n/a 0 1530
1992 1514 0 12 30 6 n/a n/a 0 1562
1993 1570 0 10 29 7 n/a n/a 0 1616
1994 1274 0 7 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1311
1995 1301 5 8 37 4 n/a n/a 0 1355
1996 1301 5 8 37 4 n/a n/a 0 1355
1997 1311 4 13 38 8 n/a n/a 0 1374
1998 1209 3 9 29 3 n/a n/a 0 1253
1999 1065 7 10 23 5 n/a n/a 0 1110
2000 1070 7 13 30 7 n/a n/a 0 1127
2001 1133 9 11 38 9 n/a n/a 0 1200
2002 1189 11 16 62 7 n/a n/a 0 1285
2003 1189 11 16 62 7 n/a n/a 0 1285
2004 1180 10 17 65 7 n/a n/a 0 1279
2005 1179 6 16 75 6 n/a n/a 0 1282
2006 1191 7 24 75 7 n/a n/a 0 1304
2007 1181 3 20 83 7 n/a n/a 0 1294
2008 1241 10 24 87 7 n/a n/a 0 1369
2009 1228 6 27 82 2 n/a n/a 0 1345
2010 1226 17 27 96 6 n/a n/a 25 1397
2011 1245 11 15 97 10 16 2 0 1396
2012 1294 13 22 89 7 16 5 0 1446
2013 1273 6 18 125 1 15 39 0 1477
2014 1236 11 16 143 2 18 48 0 1474
2015 1128 10 11 147 3 21 37 0 1357
2016 1142 13 7 146 5 14 39 0 1366
2017 1130 11 7 151 6 14 38 0 1357
2018 1190 10 7 155 4 14 46 0 1426
2019 1148 8 5 172 2 15 46 0 1396
2020 1149 9 7 183 1 13 52 0 1414
2021 1084 17 6 188 1 6 41 0 1343
2022 1050 12 4 196 5 8 43 0 1318
2023 987 14 5 191 3 7 49 0 1256

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Grove Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1293 51.0 25.3 n/a
1989 1408 49.0 28.7 n/a
1990 1429 49.0 29.1 13.9
1991 1530 49.6 30.8 16.1
1992 1562 51.0 30.6 13.8
1993 1616 51.8 31.2 14.5
1994 1311 43.3 30.3 15.6
1995 1355 52.2 26.0 16.9
1996 1355 52.2 26.0 16.9
1997 1374 50.9 27.0 20.7
1998 1253 48.6 25.8 15.2
1999 1110 50.8 21.9 29.7
2000 1127 46.5 24.2 25.3
2001 1200 46.5 25.8 23.8
2002 1285 47.7 26.9 25.6
2003 1285 47.7 26.9 25.6
2004 1279 49.8 25.7 30.3
2005 1282 49.4 26.0 28.9
2006 1304 50.0 26.1 28.4
2007 1294 51.0 25.4 0
2008 1369 45.9 29.8 14
2009 1345 89.6 24.1 21.7
2010 1397 53.6 26.0 32.1
2011 1396 56.1 24.8 31.1
2012 1446 55.8 25.9 32.2
2013 1477 57.3 25.7 47.5
2014 1474 57.3 25.7 31.2
2015 1357 n/a n/a 31.3
2016 1366 n/a n/a 28.8
2017 1357 57.3 23.6 25.9
2018 1426 n/a n/a 26.3
2019 1396 50.4 27.6 25.7
2020 1414 49.5 28.5 25.7
2021 1343 n/a n/a 20.5
2022 1318 46.8 28.1 22.3
2023 1256 49.7 25.2 25.6

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 Pleasant Grove Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1293 51.0 25.3 n/a
1989 1408 49.0 28.7 n/a
1990 1429 49.0 29.1 13.9
1991 1530 49.6 30.8 16.1
1992 1562 51.0 30.6 13.8
1993 1616 51.8 31.2 14.5
1994 1311 43.3 30.3 15.6
1995 1355 52.2 26.0 16.9
1996 1355 52.2 26.0 16.9
1997 1374 50.9 27.0 20.7
1998 1253 48.6 25.8 15.2
1999 1110 50.8 21.9 29.7
2000 1127 46.5 24.2 25.3
2001 1200 46.5 25.8 23.8
2002 1285 47.7 26.9 25.6
2003 1285 47.7 26.9 25.6
2004 1279 49.8 25.7 30.3
2005 1282 49.4 26.0 28.9
2006 1304 50.0 26.1 28.4
2007 1294 51.0 25.4 0
2008 1369 45.9 29.8 14
2009 1345 89.6 24.1 21.7
2010 1397 53.6 26.0 32.1
2011 1396 56.1 24.8 31.1
2012 1446 55.8 25.9 32.2
2013 1477 57.3 25.7 47.5
2014 1474 57.3 25.7 31.2
2015 1357 n/a n/a 31.3
2016 1366 n/a n/a 28.8
2017 1357 57.3 23.6 25.9
2018 1426 n/a n/a 26.3
2019 1396 50.4 27.6 25.7
2020 1414 49.5 28.5 25.7
2021 1343 n/a n/a 20.5
2022 1318 46.8 28.1 22.3
2023 1256 49.7 25.2 25.6

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 Pleasant Grove Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $411 (5.5%) $7,059 (94.5%) $7,470

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 60th of 216 Middle schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Grove Junior High)42.347
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)50.550.5
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Junior High)4950.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)51.654
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Pleasant Grove Junior High)41.651.9
 10.3%
   7th Grade Science (Alpine District)48.552.8
 4.3%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Grove Junior High)43.741.8
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)42.647.1
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Junior High)45.161.7
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)43.545
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Pleasant Grove Junior High)49.951.3
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Alpine District)50.654.4
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Grove Junior High)53.744.4
 9.3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)5348.5
 4.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Junior High)57.735.8
 21.9%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)52.936.8
 16.1%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Pleasant Grove Junior High)39.936.3
 3.6%
   9th Grade Science (Alpine District)42.843.2
 0.4%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13961256
 10%
African American814
 75%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian55
Hispanic172191
 11%
Pacific Islander157
 53.3%
White1148987
 14%
Two or More Races4649
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%25.6%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Pleasant Grove Junior High usually go on to attend Pleasant Grove High

Pleasant Grove Junior High ranks 54th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pleasant Grove Junior High are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,256 students attended Pleasant Grove Junior High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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