Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a charter school located in the Balch Springs area of Dallas County, Texas. The school serves students from sixth grade through eleventh grade and has an enrollment of 642 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. With 38 full-time equivalent teachers, KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy aims to provide a supportive educational environment.

The school’s academic performance reflects areas for improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and a state ranking of #7021 out of 8598 schools in Texas (18th percentile). On the academic score scale, KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has an overall score of 2.1/10, with only 22% of students meeting proficiency standards in ELA and reading, and 26% reaching proficiency levels in math. Despite these challenges, the school continues to focus on student development and growth.

Situated in a large suburban area, KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is part of an environment that supports educational initiatives and community engagement for its diverse student body.

While current test scores at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.