Below Average
#6601 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Balch Springs, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 S PEACHTREE RD, Balch Springs, TX 75180
- Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Balch Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,695
Median home value
$208,100
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rule SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| West Mesquite H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,082 | Compare → |
| Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F FlorenceEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Lanny Frasier MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 998 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #46 of 56
- District spending per student
- $13,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a public school in Balch Springs, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 642 students in grades 6th-11th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,601 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
What grades does Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy serve?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 11th.
How many students attend Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy rank in TX?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy ranks #6,601 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
93.6% of students at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (972) 323-4235
- Area population (ZIP 75180)
- 27,006
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75180; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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