Summary:
The city of Pleasant Lake, Indiana has only one school, Pleasant Lake Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school is part of the MSD Steuben County school district.
Pleasant Lake Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 311 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 757 out of 1,005 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on ILEARN assessments is generally below the district and state averages, with only 26.83% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 14.63% proficient or better in Math in 2024-2025. Science proficiency is slightly better at 35.29%, but still lags behind the district and state.
Despite higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, Pleasant Lake Elementary School continues to struggle academically. The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 53.85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Addressing the school's performance will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and collaboration with the community to support student learning.
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