Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,191 students in Pleasant Hill R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Pleasant Hill R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,191 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pleasant Hill R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.49
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,948 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
148
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
166
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,247 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,800 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,247
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,800
$13,980
Best Pleasant Hill R-III School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 N Mckissock
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Grades: 3-4
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Myrtle
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Grades: 7-8
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1204 E 163rd St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Grades: 5-6
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Rooster Way
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 Eklund St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Grades: PK-2
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
Pleasant Hill R-III School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,191 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
Pleasant Hill R-III School District is ranked #160 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
89% of Pleasant Hill R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
Pleasant Hill R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pleasant Hill R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,800 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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