Enrollment
470
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rescue, CA
Pleasant Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063231011168
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Grove Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rescue · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Grove Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rescue, CA.
School address
District: Rescue Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063231011168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Grove Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Grove Middle
Pleasant Grove Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Rescue, California, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.4% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the California average.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,032, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rescue Union Elementary spends $11,860 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rescue Union Elementary also operates Marina Village Middle (750 students) and Lakeview Elementary (527 students) alongside Pleasant Grove Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pleasant Grove Middle compares
Pleasant Grove Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Pleasant Grove Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rescue Union Elementary, which includes Pleasant Grove Middle.
$11,860
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 47.1%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pleasant Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Village Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rescue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Forest Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Middle?
Pleasant Grove Middle has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rescue, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Middle is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Grove Middle?
21.4% of students at Pleasant Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove Middle is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Rescue, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove Middle?
Pleasant Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Grove Middle rank among public schools in Rescue?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rescue, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rescue on the city page.
Is Pleasant Grove Middle a good school?
Pleasant Grove Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rescue Union Elementary?
Besides Pleasant Grove Middle, Rescue Union Elementary also operates Marina Village Middle (750 students), Lakeview Elementary (527 students), and Jackson Elementary (521 students). See the Rescue Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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