Summary:
The city of Pleasant Hill, Missouri is home to a diverse set of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Pleasant Hill R-III school district. The data reveals several standout schools in the area, with Pleasant Hill Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional performance on Mathematics assessments, particularly in Algebra I, is a notable strength. Meanwhile, Pleasant Hill High School maintains a strong 96.4% four-year graduation rate and performs well on English Language Arts assessments, though it struggles with Algebra II proficiency.
Across the district, the schools demonstrate relatively low free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 10.67% at Pleasant Hill Middle School to 15.71% at Pleasant Hill Primary School, indicating a relatively low percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The student-teacher ratios are also relatively small, ranging from 13.6 at Pleasant Hill Elementary to 16.1 at Pleasant Hill High School.
However, the data also reveals a potential area of concern, with all the schools in the district reporting high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.9%, which may require targeted interventions to improve student engagement and academic outcomes. Overall, the Pleasant Hill R-III school district is ranked 68th out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a strong overall district performance.
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