For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 779 students in Pleasantville Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Pleasantville Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
779 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pleasantville Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
8 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
720 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
93%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
71
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,617 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,901 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,617
$16,361
Spending / Student
$11,901
$15,938
Best Pleasantville Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasantville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Grades: 7-8
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0541
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0541
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasantville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0566
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0566
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasantville Comm School District?
Pleasantville Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 779 students.
What is the rank of Pleasantville Comm School District?
Pleasantville Comm School District is ranked #113 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasantville Comm School District?
93% of Pleasantville Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasantville Comm School District?
Pleasantville Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasantville Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,901 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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