Serving 1,246 students in grades 7-9, Pleasant Grove Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Grove Jr High School's student population of 1,246 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant Grove Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Jr High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Grove Jr High School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove Jr High School is ranked #424 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Pleasant Grove Jr High School often compared to?
Pleasant Grove Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Canyon Jr High School, Lincoln Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Jr High School?
1,246 students attend Pleasant Grove Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pleasant Grove Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Jr High School?
Pleasant Grove Jr High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove Jr High School offer ?
Pleasant Grove Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Pleasant Grove Jr High School part of?
Pleasant Grove Jr High School is part of Alpine School District.
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