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Pleasant Grove Middle School vs. Red Lick Middle School

Should you attend Pleasant Grove Middle School or Red Lick Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pleasant Grove Middle School
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Red Lick Middle School
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pleasant Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Red Lick Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 529 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Grove Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 222 students in grades 5-8, Red Lick Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
529 students
222 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pleasant Grove Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Red Lick Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pleasant Grove Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Red Lick Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pleasant Grove Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Red Lick Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Red Lick Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Red Lick Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1080 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1278 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pleasant Grove Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Red Lick Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in TX)
52%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Grove Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Lick Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Red Lick Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Grove Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Lick Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Red Lick Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Grove Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Lick Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Red Lick Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pleasant Grove Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Red Lick Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
55
Grade 6 Students
182
68
Grade 7 Students
166
45
Grade 8 Students
181
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pleasant Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Red Lick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Red Lick Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pleasant Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Red Lick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Red Lick Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pleasant Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Red Lick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Red Lick Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pleasant Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Red Lick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Red Lick Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pleasant Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Red Lick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Red Lick Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pleasant Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Red Lick Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Red Lick Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pleasant Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Red Lick Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Red Lick Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pleasant Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Red Lick Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Red Lick Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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