Pleasant View School

50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pleasant View School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant View School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#204 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant View School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant View School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant View School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasant View School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
61%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant View School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
9%
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White
11%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant View School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant View School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant View School's ranking?
Pleasant View School is ranked #204 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Pleasant View School often compared to?
Pleasant View Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William D'abate Elem. School, Robert F. Kennedy El. School, Veazie Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View School?
418 students attend Pleasant View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pleasant View School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant View School?
Pleasant View School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant View School offer ?
Pleasant View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant View School part of?
Pleasant View School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Pleasant View School located?
Pleasant View School is located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 2 other public schools located in Mount Pleasant.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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