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#4567 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 48% in state

Pleasant Grove

Elementary School · Pleasant Grove Joint Union · Pleasant Grove, CA

An elementary school in Pleasant Grove, CA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3075 Howsley Rd., Pleasant Grove, CA 95668

  • Math 48% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$14,290
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Pleasant Grove score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Grove sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average515/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,250

Median home value

$618,200

Median rent

$2,240/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95668; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pleasant Grove Joint Union

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Grove is listed in Pleasant Grove Joint Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove is a public elementary school in Pleasant Grove, CA, part of Pleasant Grove Joint Union, serving approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,567 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Grove

What grades does Pleasant Grove serve?

Pleasant Grove serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Pleasant Grove?

Pleasant Grove has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Grove rank in CA?

Pleasant Grove ranks #4,567 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Pleasant Grove's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Grove has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pleasant Grove?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Grove has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pleasant Grove a charter school?

No, Pleasant Grove is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant Grove a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Grove is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Grove?

40.8% of students at Pleasant Grove qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sutter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
Area population (ZIP 95668)
540
Area median age
47.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95668; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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