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Pleasantville High School

Public Grades 9-12

271^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 20% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Pleasantville High School is a public high school located in Pleasantville, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the Pleasantville Community School District, which is ranked 208 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasantville High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 121 out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 to 271 out of 340 in 2024-2025. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 1 star during this period. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages, with the most significant gaps in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.8% in 2022-2023 to 23.4% in 2022-2023. In comparison, Pella High School, which is 19.2 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 10 high schools in Iowa and has significantly higher test scores and a lower free and reduced lunch rate.

Despite the school's lower performance compared to nearby schools, Pleasantville High School's spending per student is $19,905, which is higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and focus on improving student outcomes. Pleasantville High School should consider implementing targeted interventions and strategies to address the identified areas of concern, such as improving instructional practices, increasing student engagement, and addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism.

241

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,905

Per pupil spending ?

31.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225

(515) 848-0541

District: Pleasantville Community School District

Feeder schools for Pleasantville High School:

Elementary:	Pleasantville Elementary
Middle:	Pleasantville Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 26th percentile in 2015 → 20th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (62% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg62%

Iowa avg69%

271^st of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

208^th of 313Pleasantville Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	271 of 340	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.6	210 of 338	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.5	123 of 336	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.6	121 of 332	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.6	166 of 327	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.6	197 of 327	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.0	195 of 320	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	65.2	119 of 325	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.8	191 of 320	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.1	239 of 324	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	15.0	290 of 322	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	18.9	317 of 351	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	22.0	312 of 351	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%-6 vs state

Mathematics59%-7 vs state

Science56%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)							ISASP Mathematics (2025)							ISASP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasantville High School	Public	9-12	415 Jones St	Pleasantville	50225	Marion County	Pleasantville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 848-0541	241	18	13.1	31.1%	214 (88.8%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	30.6	271^st of 340 public high schools	20.3%		47.6	210^th of 338 public high schools	37.9%	61					74.6	63.5	62.7					59.3	59.6	59.3			55.8	$19,905	$192	$19,713
Knoxville High School	Public	9-12	1811 W Madison	Knoxville	50138	Marion County	Knoxville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 842-2173	508	34	15.0	37.8%	449 (88.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	45.1	218^th of 340 public high schools	35.9%		50.2	192^nd of 338 public high schools	43.2%	26					72.5	74.0	72.8					60.0	69.5	69.3			60.9	$14,996	$157	$14,839
Melcher-Dallas High School	Public	7-12	214 S Main	Melcher	50163	Marion County	Melcher-Dallas Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 947-3731	151	14	10.4	30.5%	146 (96.7%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.4	290^th of 340 public high schools	14.7%		41.3	235^th of 338 public high schools	30.5%	55			61.1	73.7	87.5	60.9	62.5			55.6	57.9	45.8	47.8	43.8		52.6	47.8	$17,935	$366	$17,567
PCM High School	Public	9-12	400 East Highway 163	Monroe	50170	Jasper County	PCM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 994-8222	348	25	13.8	19.5%	316 (90.8%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	61.5	146^th of 340 public high schools	57.1%		61.1	141^st of 338 public high schools	58.3%	5					80.5	79.3	82.6					70.7	59.8	81.4			70.7	$13,660	$359	$13,301
Carlisle High School	Public	9-12	430 School St	Carlisle	50047	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 989-0831	754	36	20.8	23.3%	615 (81.6%)	9 (1.2%)	79 (10.5%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	66.3	113^th of 340 public high schools	66.8%		72.8	75^th of 338 public high schools	77.8%	38					84.9	83.0	76.5					74.1	73.2	69.5			73.1	$11,863	$126	$11,737
Indianola High School	Public	9-12	1304 E 1st	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 961-9510	1,165	64	18.2	24.0%	1,038 (89.1%)	8 (0.7%)	58 (5.0%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.3%)	78.1	44^th of 340 public high schools	87.1%		54.4	173^rd of 338 public high schools	48.8%	129					85.3	87.8	82.0					73.9	80.8	81.1			84.1	$12,807	$292	$12,516
Southeast Polk High School	Public	10-12	7945 NE University Ave.	Pleasant Hill	50327	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 967-6631	1,722	99	17.3	33.4%	1,243 (72.2%)	159 (9.2%)	190 (11.0%)	33 (1.9%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	88 (5.1%)	58.1	163^rd of 340 public high schools	52.1%		36.2	251^st of 338 public high schools	25.7%	88						74.6	74.4						69.2	70.3			75.6	$14,031	$366	$13,665
Southeast Warren Junior-Senior High School	Public	5-12	16331 Tyler St	Liberty Center	50145	Warren County	Southeast Warren Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 466-3331	276	24	11.7	29.7%	260 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	51.7	192^nd of 340 public high schools	43.5%		67.1	104^th of 338 public high schools	69.2%	88	93.8	90.6	85.2	88.9	83.3	76.5	75.6	81.3	75.0	88.9	85.2	50.0	73.5	65.9	68.8	77.8	64.7	$14,945	$97	$14,849
Pella High School	Public	9-12	212 E University St	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-3870	801	49	16.2	14.6%	688 (85.9%)	17 (2.1%)	35 (4.4%)	16 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (5.0%)	88.5	7^th of 340 public high schools	97.9%		89.2	6^th of 338 public high schools	98.2%	1					90.6	87.8	92.4					86.9	86.7	88.9			87.3	$13,389	$358	$13,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasantville High School

What district is Pleasantville High School in?

Pleasantville Community School District

What schools feed into Pleasantville High School?

Pleasantville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pleasantville Elementary
Middle : Pleasantville Middle School

How many students attend Pleasantville High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 241 students attended Pleasantville High School.

Is Pleasantville High School a good school?

Pleasantville High School ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasantville High School?

Students at Pleasantville High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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