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#1073 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 13% in state

Pleasant Grove Int

Elementary School · Pleasant Grove ISD · Texarkana, TX

A Pleasant Grove ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8480 N KINGS HWY, Texarkana, TX 75503

  • Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$10,803
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Students at Pleasant Grove Int score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 62% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).

Show all 14 years
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.2%

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 Int 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texarkana), 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

$67,733

Median home value

$214,400

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering ELEnrollment path unverified9.5K–51.5 mi360Compare →
Waggoner Creek ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.5 mi347Compare →
Nash ELEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–52.3 mi656Compare →
Red Lick ELEnrollment path unverified8.7K–43.0 mi297Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pleasant Grove ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$10,803NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Grove Int is listed in PLEASANT GROVE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Grove Int

Pleasant Grove Int is a public elementary school in Texarkana, TX, part of Pleasant Grove ISD, serving approximately 483 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

What's said publicly about Pleasant Grove Int

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Pleasant Grove Independent School District (PGISD) is accepting a limited number of transfer applications for the 2026-2027 school year, requiring applicants to specify grade level and school year via email 1. The district's finance department received the TASBO Award of Financial Excellence, a recognition held by only 34 districts statewide 1. The PG Education Foundation awarded $106,764 to teachers during a Great Grant Giveaway 1. Teachers of the Year were recognized at multiple campuses: Kristen Davis at MFDES, Christina Cook at PGIS, Dodie Martin at PGMS, and Nicole O'Neal at PGHS 1. The district emphasizes a mission to ensure high levels of learning for all students 1. Upcoming events include Teacher Appreciation Week and state competitions for golf and tennis 1. The district also offers ESL summer school for students entering kindergarten or first grade who speak a language other than English at home 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.pgisd.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Grove Int

What grades does Pleasant Grove Int serve?

Pleasant Grove Int serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Pleasant Grove Int?

Pleasant Grove Int has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Int?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Int is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Grove Int rank in TX?

Pleasant Grove Int ranks #1,073 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pleasant Grove Int's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Grove Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Grove Int has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Pleasant Grove Int a charter school?

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

Is Pleasant Grove Int a Title I school?

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

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

42.2% of students at Pleasant Grove Int 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Bowie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
Area population (ZIP 75503)
27,207
Area average commute
16.5 min
Area median age
38.3
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 75503; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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