Pleasant Hope Ranch 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 60%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Pleasant Hope Ranch School encompasses the entire district in Brighton, MO, covering approximately 89.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (10-11)
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(10-11)1%
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)1%
5%
Black
(10-11)14%
17%
White
(10-11)83%
75%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
1%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
96%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Hope Ranch School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Hope Ranch School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pleasant Hope Ranch School?
71 students attend Pleasant Hope Ranch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pleasant Hope Ranch School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pleasant Hope Ranch School offer ?
Pleasant Hope Ranch School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hope Ranch School part of?
Pleasant Hope Ranch School is part of Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District.
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