Serving 1,110 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Elementary School's student population of 1,110 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
40%
47%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
62%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
1,110 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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