For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 532 students in Pleasant Hill, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pleasant Hill, IA is Southeast Polk Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body, which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Polk Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8325 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Gr: 7-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pleasant Hill, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pleasant Hill, IA include Southeast Polk Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
1 public middle schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body, which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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