Pleasant Hill Middle School

1301 Myrtle
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades 7-8, Pleasant Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pleasant Hill Middle School's student population of 356 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
356 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pleasant Hill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Middle School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1283 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant Hill Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasant Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Hill Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pleasant Hill Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pleasant Hill Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pleasant Hill Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Hill Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Hill Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Middle School is ranked #1283 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Middle School?
356 students attend Pleasant Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pleasant Hill Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Middle School?
Pleasant Hill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pleasant Hill Middle School part of?
Pleasant Hill Middle School is part of Pleasant Hill R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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