Serving 642 students in grades 6-11, Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy's student population of 642 students has grown by 186% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 216% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5803 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy's ranking?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is ranked #5803 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
642 students attend Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy offer ?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy part of?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is part of KIPP Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy located?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is located in the Riverway Estates And Bruton Terrace neighborhood of Balch Springs, TX.
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