The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Math. The lowest is 49% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Pleasant Grove Jr High
Pleasant Grove Jr High serves grades seven through nine in the Alpine School District, drawing students from the family-oriented suburb of Pleasant Grove, a community in the Provo-Orem metropolitan area that slopes off the Mt. Timpanogos bench and retains a small-town identity through its annual Strawberry Days festival. The school sits in a residential setting, part of a district that is undergoing a historic reorganization. Voters approved a split of Alpine School District into three separate entities starting in the 2027-28 school year, and Pleasant Grove will be part of the new South district alongside Orem, Vineyard, and Lindon. This upcoming change means families should expect shifts in governance and potentially in property tax structures in the near future.
Academically, the school posts results that place it above the midpoint among the districts in Utah County. On the state's RISE assessments, more than half of students demonstrated proficiency in math, while just under half did so in reading and in science. These are solid middle-of-the-pack figures for the region, though a parent looking for a school with a higher concentration of top-tier scores might want to investigate how different student groups perform here. Because the school serves only junior high grades, it does not have a graduation rate to report.
The student body of roughly one thousand two hundred is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up close to one-fifth of enrollment. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that signals a moderate level of economic diversity. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, leaving a gap for families who need that information to assess the school's support infrastructure.
Housing context matters for families considering the area. Home values in Pleasant Grove are above the state median, and rents have been rising, reflecting the broader pressure in Utah County. A household earning the national median income would face a notable gap between the estimated monthly mortgage and the cost of renting, meaning buying a home here is less accessible for the typical family than renting is.
The school itself is a standard junior high serving a defined grade band. It is not a charter or magnet school, and no information was available on Title I status, course access, staffing ratios, or discipline rates. Without these details, a parent may want to ask the school directly about advanced course offerings, class sizes, and the learning environment. The available data gives a clear picture of a mid-performing junior high in a growing suburban setting that is about to experience a significant shift in how its district is governed. Families moving to Pleasant Grove should be aware that the district split will affect their children's school administration well before they reach high school, and that the housing market here carries a premium compared to much of the state.
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