- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Texarkana, TX
Pleasant Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483513006311
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Grove Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 23
- public schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Grove Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Middle ranks #7 of 23 public schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Pleasant Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483513006311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Pleasant Grove Middle grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 483513006311 · Texarkana, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 13.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Grove H S (821 students)
Pleasant Grove Middle grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove H S
821 students
- This school
Pleasant Grove Middle
537 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Int
514 students
- Margaret Fisch
Margaret Fischer Davis El
494 students
What this shows Pleasant Grove Middle reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Grove Middle compares
Pleasant Grove Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$10,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Pleasant Grove Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Grove Isd reports $10,803 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Fischer Davis El | Similar size | Similar 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Middle?
Pleasant Grove Middle has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Texarkana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower 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?
31.9% of students at Pleasant Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove Middle is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove Middle?
Pleasant Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Grove Middle rank among public schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Middle ranks #7 of 23 public schools in Texarkana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Grove Isd?
Besides Pleasant Grove Middle, Pleasant Grove Isd also operates Pleasant Grove H S (821 students), Pleasant Grove Int (514 students), and Margaret Fischer Davis El (494 students). See the Pleasant Grove Isd district page for the complete list.