Pleasant Hill R-III

The Pleasant Hill R-III school district in Missouri consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with Pleasant Hill Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the district's schools have mixed performance, with some schools outperforming state and district averages and others falling behind, there are a few standout institutions. Pleasant Hill Middle School is a clear standout, with exceptional test scores, particularly in math and science, and a statewide ranking between 57-202 over the past few years. Pleasant Hill High School also stands out, with a very high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4% and a relatively low dropout rate of 0.8%, indicating the school is effectively supporting students and helping them complete their high school education.

However, the district as a whole faces some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of around 17.9% across all schools, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, there is significant variation in performance across grade levels and between the different schools, suggesting the need for a more targeted and differentiated approach to addressing the unique needs of each school and grade level.