Pleasant Grove Middle
2540 Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA 95672-9415
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
65.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 41.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 226/1,204 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 397/1,204 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 470 |
| Low-Income Students | 128 (27.2%) |
| English Learners | 12 (2.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.9% to 66.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 43% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.0% to 42.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Pleasant Grove Middle compare within the district?
Pleasant Grove Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Rescue Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pleasant Grove Middle rank in California?
Pleasant Grove Middle ranks No. 226 of 1,204 in reading and No. 397 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Pleasant Grove Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.3% meet the reading standard and 31.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pleasant Grove Middle compare with other schools in El Dorado County?
Pleasant Grove Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in El Dorado County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El Dorado CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove MiddleThis school | 41.2% | 65.8% |
| Marina Village Middle | 67.1% | 80.1% |
