Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd)

The Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd) is a high-performing district in Texas, serving approximately 2,366 students across four schools: one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools, with a moderate level of economic disadvantage and a strong track record of academic excellence.

Pleasant Grove High School stands out as a consistent performer with a near-perfect 98.3% graduation rate and a 0.3% dropout rate, excelling in Biology and English I Reading. Pleasant Grove Middle is a math powerhouse, where 97.3% of 8th graders taking Algebra I are proficient, far exceeding state averages, and it has earned a 5-star rating. Pleasant Grove Intermediate provides a steady foundation with all test scores above state averages, particularly in 5th Grade Reading and 4th Grade Math. Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary is an early childhood leader, historically ranking in the 99th percentile statewide, and efficiently serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students with the lowest per-student spending.

Key metrics include a district ranking of 69th out of 951 in Texas (93rd percentile), an average student-teacher ratio of 14:1, and average per-student spending of $9,841. An interesting finding is the "Algebra I Pipeline" success, where advanced math students progress from intermediate to high school with exceptional results. However, a potential "math dip" exists in 7th grade, with only 20.83% proficiency. Spending does not directly correlate with performance, as the middle school achieves top results with lower spending than the high school. Overall, the district functions as a cohesive feeder system of excellence, with elementary schools building a strong foundation, the middle school excelling in core subjects, and the high school successfully graduating students with strong college and career readiness.