Pleasant Hill R-III School District

318 Cedar St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080-1227
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Pleasant Hill R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,197 students in Pleasant Hill R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Pleasant Hill R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,197 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Pleasant Hill R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#166 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pleasant Hill R-III  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Hill R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Hill R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasant Hill R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pleasant Hill R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.50
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,951 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
46
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
131
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,216 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,771 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pleasant Hill R-III  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pleasant Hill R-III  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,216
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pleasant Hill R-III  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,771
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pleasant Hill R-III  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pleasant Hill R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
327 N Mckissock
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Grades: 3-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1204 E 163rd St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Grades: 5-6
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Rooster Way
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Myrtle
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Grades: 7-8
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pleasant Hill Primary
Magnet School
304 Eklund St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Grades: PK-2
| 490 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
Pleasant Hill R-III School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,197 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
Pleasant Hill R-III School District is ranked #174 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
89% of Pleasant Hill R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill R-III School District?
Pleasant Hill R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pleasant Hill R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,771 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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