The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Math. The lowest is 48% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Pleasant Grove Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Greenwood, a suburban city just south of Indianapolis. The school is part of the Center Grove Community School Corporation, a district that covers portions of Johnson County. The area around the school is mixed residential and commercial, with major corridors, retail zones, and industrial centers tied to Interstate 65. The community has grown steadily, with continued housing and business development, and the school sits in a setting where most travel is by car, though the city has an old town district and a network of trails for walking and biking.
Academically, Pleasant Grove Elementary reports state assessment results from Indiana’s ILEARN tests in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. Just over half of tested students scored at the proficient level or above in math, and roughly the same share did so in reading. In science, about half of students met the proficiency bar, and social studies results were close behind. When compared with other school districts in Johnson County, the school’s overall proficiency across these subjects places it in the top quartile. This means that among the county’s districts, Pleasant Grove Elementary performs at a relatively high level, though not at the very top. A parent looking at these scores can see a solid, above‑average academic picture for an elementary school, with room in every subject for more students to reach proficiency.
The school’s enrollment is substantial for its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Asian students and smaller numbers of students who are Hispanic, Black, or of two or more races. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced‑price meals, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity. Data on students receiving special education services or English learner support were not available, so a parent with a child in those categories would want to reach out to the school directly to understand what is offered. The school does not report chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, or disciplinary measures, so those aspects of the school environment are not part of this picture.
The housing market in the area surrounding the school reflects a suburban community where home values are higher than the statewide median but slightly below the national median, and rents are similarly positioned. Monthly mortgage costs on a typical home are higher than average rents, which is common in many growing suburbs. The area has seen substantial development in recent years, including a new highway interchange, distribution centers, and corporate campuses, all of which have driven population growth. Families moving to Greenwood for work in the Indianapolis metro area often look at schools like Pleasant Grove as part of their housing decision.
There is no information about special programs such as magnet offerings, gifted education, or arts focus at this school. It is a regular public elementary school within a larger district that did not show any recent major policy changes in publicly available records. For a parent weighing academic quality, the school’s test results are a clear strength relative to other schools in the same county. The peer environment is shaped by the school’s size and the community’s demographics, with economic differences that are present but not extreme. The setting is suburban and car‑dependent, though the city’s parks and trails add some walkable options. Families who value strong, above‑average state test performance and a large elementary school within a growing suburban area will find Pleasant Grove Elementary a reasonable match, while those seeking detailed program information or specific support services will need to gather that directly from the school.
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