Serving 425 students in grades 5-8, Pleasant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Middle School's student population of 425 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Middle School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1629 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Middle School is ranked #1629 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Pleasant Middle School often compared to?
Pleasant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ulysses S. Grant Middle School, River Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Middle School?
425 students attend Pleasant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pleasant Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Middle School?
Pleasant Middle School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pleasant Middle School part of?
Pleasant Middle School is part of Pleasant Local School District.
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