Serving 333 students in grades 5-6, Pleasant Hill Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Intermediate's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill Intermediate ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Intermediate is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Intermediate's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Intermediate is ranked #802 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Intermediate often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Middle School, Holden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Intermediate?
333 students attend Pleasant Hill Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pleasant Hill Intermediate students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Intermediate?
Pleasant Hill Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Intermediate offer ?
Pleasant Hill Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Pleasant Hill Intermediate part of?
Pleasant Hill Intermediate is part of Pleasant Hill R-III School District.
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