Pleasant Middle School

3507 Smeltzer Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 313 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pleasant Middle School's student population of 313 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1572 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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53%
50%
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56%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
93%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Middle School is ranked #1572 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Pleasant Middle School often compared to?
Pleasant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ulysses S. Grant Middle School, River Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Middle School?
313 students attend Pleasant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pleasant Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Middle School?
Pleasant Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pleasant Middle School part of?
Pleasant Middle School is part of Pleasant Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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