For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 683 students in Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
683 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#454 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,965 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,596 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,965
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,596
$13,908
Best Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hope Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 W Mccurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2277
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2277
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hope High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Main
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2271
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hope Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Mccurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-7701
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-7701
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hope Ranch School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5545 Hwy K
Brighton, MO 65617
(417) 376-3000
Brighton, MO 65617
(417) 376-3000
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District?
Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District manages 4 public schools serving 683 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District?
Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District is ranked #459 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District?
96% of Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District?
Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,596 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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