Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District

100 W. Cowden
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725-9180
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 650 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
650 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
70,174 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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#454 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
40%
32%
43%
20-24%
38%
85%
89.3%
(2022-23)
32.2%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,275 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,075 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,275
$17,244
Spending / Student
$16,075
$16,653

Best Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hope Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 W Mccurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2277
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hope High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 N Main
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hope Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Mccurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-7701
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hope Ranch School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5545 Hwy K
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 650 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District?
Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District is ranked #458 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?
95% of Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
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 $16,075 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 650 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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