Pleasant Grove Middle

www.pleasantgrovepumas.org

470 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pleasant Grove Middle School, located in Rescue, California, serves students in the Buckeye Union School District. The school fosters a community-focused environment dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth for students in the middle school grades. With a mascot known as the "Pumas," the institution emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student engagement and extracurricular involvement. Beyond core academics, Pleasant Grove Middle offers a variety of programs, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, designed to encourage leadership and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and the local community, the school aims to maintain a supportive campus culture where students feel motivated to achieve their individual potential.

470

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Grove Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	87
Black	2
Asian	10
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
350 (74.5%)
Hispanic
87 (18.5%)
Two or More
19 (4.0%)
Asian
10 (2.1%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rescue Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)672-4400
Website:	http://www.pleasantgrovepumas.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 152

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 158