For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 825 students in Pleasantville Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Pleasantville Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
825 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasantville Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.9%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2004–2022. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
92%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,588 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,713 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$12 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,588
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,713
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Pleasantville Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantville Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Gr: 7-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0541
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0541
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0566
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0566
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasantville Comm School District?
Pleasantville Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 825 students.
What is the rank of Pleasantville Comm School District?
Pleasantville Comm School District is ranked #121 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasantville Comm School District?
92% of Pleasantville Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasantville Comm School District?
Pleasantville Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasantville Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,713 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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