Serving 168 students in grades 5-8, Pleasant Hope Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Hope Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 89.4 square miles in Pleasant Hope, MO. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Hope Middle School's student population of 168 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant Hope Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hope Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1705 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hope Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Hope Middle School is ranked #1705 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pleasant Hope Middle School often compared to?
Pleasant Hope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion C. Early Elementary School, Halfway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hope Middle School?
168 students attend Pleasant Hope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pleasant Hope Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Hope Middle School?
Pleasant Hope Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hope Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Hope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hope Middle School part of?
Pleasant Hope Middle School is part of Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District.
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