Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,080 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 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,459 Schools
# Students
2,080 Students
885,268 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
70,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasant Hill R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,376 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,847
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,376
$14,008
Best Pleasant Hill R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
327 N Mckissock
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Gr: 3-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Myrtle
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Gr: 7-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1204 E 163rd St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Gr: 5-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill High School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
304 Eklund St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 2,080 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
Pleasant Hill R-III School District is ranked #158 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
87% of Pleasant Hill R-III School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 R-III School District?
Pleasant Hill R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $11,376 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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