Pleasant Green School

Summary:

Pleasant Green School is an elementary school located in Magna, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 445. The school is part of the Granite School District, which is ranked 72 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Pleasant Green School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools, with a ranking between 467-535 out of 551-561 schools and a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending $9,766 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools, Pleasant Green School has significantly lower test scores across all grade levels and subjects compared to the Granite District and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 14.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 34.4% in the Granite District and 46.7% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.96% to 58.66% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

While the nearby schools, such as West Valley School, Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley, and Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley, are still performing below the state averages, they generally have higher test scores and better school rankings than Pleasant Green School. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies used by these higher-performing schools to improve outcomes at Pleasant Green School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8201 W 2700 S
       Magna, UT  84044


(385) 646-4972

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
535th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,766 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Green School usually attend:

Middle:    Scott M Matheson Junior High
High:    Cyprus High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.7%
White:
40.7%
Pacific Islander:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Green School ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 41st among 56 ranked elementary schools in the Granite District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.44. (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 Green School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Granite District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Green School is $9,766, which is the 6th highest among 56 elementary schools in the Granite District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Green School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Green School 535th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Green School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 72nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Green School

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Green School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 22.78 427th 498 14.3%
2009 21.88 431st 509 15.3%
2010 28.54 421st 518 18.7%
2011 26.39 475th 563 15.6%
2012 23.46 492nd 579 15.0%
2013 21.29 500th 576 13.2%
2014 10.80 466th 509 8.4%
2015 9.27 497th 537 7.4%
2016 10.81 489th 533 8.3%
2017 13.42 475th 526 9.7%
2018 10.35 484th 528 8.3%
2019 16.18 492nd 572 14.0%
2021 7.78 522nd 559 6.6%
2022 15.46 469th 551 14.9%
2023 17.17 467th 561 16.8%
2024 7.44 535th 561 4.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Green School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.75 70th 111 36.9%
2024 8.42 162nd 162 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Open Quote I keep seeing low ratings for Pleasant Green Elementary on different sites. I've had children at Pleasant Green for 7 years now, and I've been very happy with the education my children have received. The last couple years especially, I've had a great relationship with the principal, who really loves the children at the school. I've been involved in the very active PTA, which has helped me get to know the teachers at the school, most of whom are extraordinary. 2 of my children are in the gifted program, and while they haven't been challenged as much as I'd like, they were given lots of opportunities to grow and go beyond the other students in different subjects. My other child has special needs, and her teacher and the rest of her support team (principal, social worker, resource teachers) have gone so far above and beyond to meet her needs and help her succeed. I just can't say enough about Pleasant Green's strengths. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pleasant Green School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 796 2 19 49 9 n/a n/a 0 875
1989 821 6 18 43 14 n/a n/a 0 902
1990 845 3 22 34 7 n/a n/a 0 911
1991 845 4 23 35 10 n/a n/a 0 917
1992 830 3 23 35 13 n/a n/a 0 904
1993 836 5 29 42 14 n/a n/a 0 926
1994 813 5 25 48 10 n/a n/a 0 901
1995 745 3 25 74 8 n/a n/a 0 855
1996 745 3 25 74 8 n/a n/a 0 855
1997 669 10 30 102 10 n/a n/a 0 821
1998 624 11 27 96 13 n/a n/a 0 771
1999 624 11 20 99 16 n/a n/a 0 770
2000 584 8 21 117 14 n/a n/a 0 744
2001 614 4 15 140 11 n/a n/a 0 784
2002 607 11 14 188 8 n/a n/a 0 828
2003 607 11 14 188 8 n/a n/a 0 828
2004 578 6 17 181 13 n/a n/a 0 795
2005 520 6 17 173 11 n/a n/a 0 727
2006 521 13 20 184 6 n/a n/a 0 744
2007 541 23 23 195 6 n/a n/a 0 788
2008 539 28 28 203 10 n/a n/a 0 808
2009 630 23 23 209 8 n/a n/a 0 893
2010 481 18 27 183 7 n/a n/a 158 874
2011 596 29 10 244 14 26 0 0 919
2012 417 19 7 174 12 25 0 0 654
2013 436 25 4 193 7 24 0 0 689
2014 430 29 3 201 6 22 0 0 691
2015 450 25 9 199 7 23 0 0 713
2016 444 19 9 204 8 37 1 0 722
2017 427 16 15 203 6 36 0 0 703
2018 413 15 13 203 12 35 1 0 692
2019 312 18 7 192 7 24 2 0 562
2020 269 10 7 167 9 25 3 0 490
2021 248 10 6 150 13 27 8 0 462
2022 213 8 3 190 7 31 14 0 466
2023 181 11 3 190 7 31 22 0 445

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 Green School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 875 38.0 23.0 n/a
1989 902 34.5 26.1 n/a
1990 911 34.0 26.7 23.7
1991 917 32.0 28.6 21.9
1992 904 31.5 28.6 27.4
1993 926 32.5 28.5 27.6
1994 901 34.5 26.1 26.2
1995 855 36.1 23.7 43
1996 855 36.1 23.7 43
1997 821 39.8 20.6 39.6
1998 771 40.5 19.0 43.7
1999 770 42.0 18.3 61.7
2000 744 39.9 18.6 57.8
2001 784 38.9 20.2 52.2
2002 828 37.0 22.4 49.6
2003 828 37.0 22.4 49.6
2004 795 35.5 22.4 54.6
2005 727 37.0 19.6 59.4
2006 744 38.0 19.6 61.4
2007 788 34.0 23.2 14.6
2008 808 40.9 19.8 68.2
2009 893 45.5 12.1 22.6
2010 874 38.0 23.0 85.9
2011 919 37.5 24.4 60.1
2012 654 26.6 24.5 62.7
2013 689 28.0 24.5 91.7
2014 691 27.5 25.1 57.9
2015 713 n/a n/a 60.9
2016 722 n/a n/a 60.7
2017 703 27.5 25.5 59.5
2018 692 n/a n/a 57.1
2019 562 24.0 23.4 59.4
2020 490 20.5 23.8 60.6
2021 462 n/a n/a 58.7
2022 466 20.5 22.7 58.4
2023 445 20.5 21.7 56

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 Green School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 875 38.0 23.0 n/a
1989 902 34.5 26.1 n/a
1990 911 34.0 26.7 23.7
1991 917 32.0 28.6 21.9
1992 904 31.5 28.6 27.4
1993 926 32.5 28.5 27.6
1994 901 34.5 26.1 26.2
1995 855 36.1 23.7 43
1996 855 36.1 23.7 43
1997 821 39.8 20.6 39.6
1998 771 40.5 19.0 43.7
1999 770 42.0 18.3 61.7
2000 744 39.9 18.6 57.8
2001 784 38.9 20.2 52.2
2002 828 37.0 22.4 49.6
2003 828 37.0 22.4 49.6
2004 795 35.5 22.4 54.6
2005 727 37.0 19.6 59.4
2006 744 38.0 19.6 61.4
2007 788 34.0 23.2 14.6
2008 808 40.9 19.8 68.2
2009 893 45.5 12.1 22.6
2010 874 38.0 23.0 85.9
2011 919 37.5 24.4 60.1
2012 654 26.6 24.5 62.7
2013 689 28.0 24.5 91.7
2014 691 27.5 25.1 57.9
2015 713 n/a n/a 60.9
2016 722 n/a n/a 60.7
2017 703 27.5 25.5 59.5
2018 692 n/a n/a 57.1
2019 562 24.0 23.4 59.4
2020 490 20.5 23.8 60.6
2021 462 n/a n/a 58.7
2022 466 20.5 22.7 58.4
2023 445 20.5 21.7 56

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 Green School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $661 (6.8%) $9,105 (93.2%) $9,766

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Green School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 492nd of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 467th of 561 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Green School)22.222.9
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)33.635.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Green School)22.929.5
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Granite District)40.338.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Green School)21.727.2
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)36.932.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Green School)28.630.9
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)41.839.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Pleasant Green School)27.129.2
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Granite District)3841.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Green School)27.518
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)34.737.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Green School)30.422
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)38.434.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Green School)39.122
 17.1%
   5th Grade Science (Granite District)37.642.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Green School)3139
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)38.533.5
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Green School)27.133.9
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)30.624.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Pleasant Green School)55.948.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade Science (Granite District)46.742.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562445
 20.8%
African American1811
 38.9%
American Indian77
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic192190
 1%
Pacific Islander2431
 29.2%
White312181
 42%
Two or More Races222
 1000%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.4%56%
 3.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 445 students attended Pleasant Green School.

Pleasant Green School ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Utah elementary schools.

Students who attend Pleasant Green School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott M Matheson Junior High
High : Cyprus High

Students at Pleasant Green School are 43% Hispanic, 41% White, 7% Pacific Islander, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.


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