Pleasant Valley Middle School serves 443 students in grades 5-8.
Pleasant Valley Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Middle School's student population of 443 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
4%
5%
White
63%
51%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is ranked #1121 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School?
443 students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pleasant Valley Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Middle School?
Pleasant Valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pleasant Valley Middle School part of?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is part of Battle Ground School District.
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