Serving 651 students in grades 7-8, Pleasant View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant View Middle School's student population of 651 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Motto
Maximize the Growth of Each Individual Child.
School Rankings
Pleasant View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant View Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2265 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
32%
8%
Black
18%
17%
White
41%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant View Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant View Middle School is ranked #2265 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Pleasant View Middle School often compared to?
Pleasant View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beulah Park Middle School, Finland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View Middle School?
651 students attend Pleasant View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pleasant View Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant View Middle School?
Pleasant View Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant View Middle School offer ?
Pleasant View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant View Middle School part of?
Pleasant View Middle School is part of South-Western City School District.
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