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KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

KIPP Texas Public Schools · Dallas County · 1500 S PEACHTREE RD, Balch Springs, TX 75180

(972)323-4235

2/10
#523
Rank 523 out of 592
English Language Arts1/10 · #549 · 9th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #513 · 14th percentile
Science3/10 · #438 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy sits in Balch Springs, a working-class suburb tucked into the southeast corner of Dallas County where tight-knit neighborhoods and a strong sense of community define everyday life. As part of the broader KIPP Texas network, the school brings a structured, college-preparatory approach that families who want clear academic expectations and a mission-driven environment tend to gravitate toward. Science scores show the most promise here, and for families in the Pleasant Grove area looking for a tuition-free charter option with an intentional culture around student growth, it's worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

578 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
372 (64%)
African American
182 (31%)
Other
24 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners252 (44%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged543 (94%)
Students with Disabilities88 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

642
Enrollment
38.3
Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
16.7%
AP Participation
of students
88
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #284 · 66th percentile

71 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found