Top Rankings
Pleasant Grove Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,274 students in Pleasant Grove Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Pleasant Grove Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,274 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasant Grove Independent School District, which is ranked #59 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
53%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
67%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,332 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,077 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,332
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,077
$14,116
Best Pleasant Grove Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8480 N Kings Hwy
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001
Gr: 3-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5406 Mcknight Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Galleria Oaks
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Gr: PK-2 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Grove Independent School District?
Pleasant Grove Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,274 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Grove Independent School District?
Pleasant Grove Independent School District is ranked #59 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Grove Independent School District?
67% of Pleasant Grove Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Independent School District?
Pleasant Grove Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pleasant Grove Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,077 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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