Elementary Schools in Pleasant Hill R-III


Summary:

The Pleasant Hill R-III school district in Missouri has two elementary schools: Pleasant Hill Primary and Pleasant Hill Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are located in the Pleasant Hill area.

Based on the data, Pleasant Hill Elementary stands out for its stronger academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in MAP Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments compared to the district and state averages, particularly in 4th grade. This may be partly attributed to the school's lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4, compared to 12.4 at Pleasant Hill Primary. However, both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, around 18%, which could be an area for improvement.

In terms of other key metrics, Pleasant Hill Primary has a higher enrollment of 441 students, compared to 302 at Pleasant Hill Elementary. Pleasant Hill Elementary also has a slightly higher spending per student at $10,093, compared to $9,940 at Pleasant Hill Primary. Both schools are ranked 3 out of 5 stars by School Digger, with Pleasant Hill Elementary's ranking varying from 338 to 434 out of 900-906 Missouri elementary schools over the past few years.

District Detail

 318 Cedar St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080-1227

 (816) 540-3161

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,080

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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