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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Pleasant Grove Middle

Rescue Union Elementary · El Dorado County · 2540 Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA 95672-9415

(530) 672-4400 · www.pleasantgrovepumas.org

8/10
#348
Rank 348 out of 1,315
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #305 · 77th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #421 · 68th percentile
Science8/10 · #308 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of El Dorado County, Pleasant Grove Middle serves the small, tight-knit community of Rescue — a rural area where open land and a slower pace of life attract families who want a little distance from the Sacramento suburbs without giving up solid schools. The academics here are genuinely strong, particularly in English and Science, making it a good fit for families who prioritize learning while still wanting that outdoorsy, small-town feel. If you're the kind of household that values a close community where teachers and parents tend to actually know each other, Rescue's foothill lifestyle and Pleasant Grove's consistent performance make for a pretty appealing combination.

Student Demographics

433 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
324 (75%)
Hispanic
81 (19%)
Multiple Races
17 (4%)
Other
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged119 (27%)
Students with Disabilities80 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

470
Enrollment
25
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
15
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

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 Programs2/10 · #1232 · 10th percentile

22 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found