Below Average
#6601 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
School · KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1500 S PEACHTREE RD, Balch Springs, TX 75180
Enrollment
642
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 11th
Enrollment
642
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 11th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,601 of 8,552
In Balch Springs
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#46 of 56
KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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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. Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy serves approximately 642 students, and covers grades 6th-11th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,601 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.9
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy — Students at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy Compares
See how Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1500 S PEACHTREE RD, Balch Springs, TX 75180
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED & GIFTED IN PLEASANT GROVE (rated 9.0/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Dallas), which scores notably higher. Another option is GOLDEN RULE SOUTHWEST (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Dallas), which scores notably higher. Additionally, YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM ACADEMY AT BALCH SPRINGS MIDDL (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Balch Springs, see our Balch Springs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MCWHORTER EL Mesquite | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| GOLDEN RULE SOUTHWEST Dallas | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| SEABOURN EL Mesquite | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| JOHN W RUNYON EL Dallas | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| WEST MESQUITE H S Mesquite | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| LANNY FRASIER MIDDLE Mesquite | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED F FLORENCE Dallas | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| MOSS EL Mesquite | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| FLOYD EL Blach Springs | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM ACADEMY AT BALCH SPRINGS MIDDL Balch Springs | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - PLEASANT GROVE Dallas | 1.5 mi | 2.8 |
| GALLOWAY EL Mesquite | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| LEGACY PREP CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE WEST CAMPUS Dallas | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED & GIFTED IN PLEASANT GROVE Dallas | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| KIPP PLEASANT GROVE PRI Dallas | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| PLEASANT GROVE EL Dallas | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| EDWARD TITCHE EL Dallas | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF MESQUITE Lewisville | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| CRISTO REY DALLAS COLLEGE PREP Dallas | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| C A TATUM JR EL Dallas | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75180 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,695
Median Home Value
$208,100
Median Rent
$1,249/mo
Population
27,006
College Educated
11.3%
Homeownership
64.1%
Avg Commute
36.1 min
Poverty Rate
7%
Median Age
33.7
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (972) 323-4235
Resources & Links
District
KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS- District Enrollment
- 34,111
- Schools in District
- 56
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,447
- District Rank
- #46 of 56
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