Very Good
#3554 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Pleasant Grove Middle
Middle School · Rescue Union Elementary · Rescue, CA
A Rescue Union Elementary middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2540 Green Valley Rd., Rescue, CA 95672
- Math 39% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Grove Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Grove Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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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
$145,769
Median home value
$707,600
Median rent
$2,160/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
93.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95672; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Camerado Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| District Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.8private | 3–12 | 3.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rescue Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Grove Middle is listed in Rescue Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Grove Middle
Pleasant Grove Middle is a public middle school in Rescue, CA, part of Rescue Union Elementary, serving approximately 465 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,554 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Grove Middle
What grades does Pleasant Grove Middle serve?
Pleasant Grove Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Middle?
Pleasant Grove Middle has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Grove Middle rank in CA?
Pleasant Grove Middle ranks #3,554 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pleasant Grove Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Grove Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pleasant Grove Middle a charter school?
No, Pleasant Grove Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Grove Middle a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Grove Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Grove Middle?
23.2% of students at Pleasant Grove Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (530) 672-4400
- Area population (ZIP 95672)
- 5,630
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
Official sources & links
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 95672; 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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