Enrollment
537
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Grove Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Grove Middle
Pleasant Grove Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Texarkana, Texas, enrolling 537 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 892 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pleasant Grove Isd spends $10,711 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pleasant Grove Isd also operates Pleasant Grove H S (821 students) and Pleasant Grove Int (514 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Grove Isd, which includes Pleasant Grove Middle.
$10,711
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 8.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Pleasant Grove Middle a good school?
Pleasant Grove Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas 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 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.
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