Summary:
The city of Pleasant Hope, Missouri is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Pleasant Hope High, Pleasant Hope Elementary, and Pleasant Hope Middle. Unfortunately, the data suggests that the Pleasant Hope school district is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, with all three schools performing poorly compared to state averages.
None of the Pleasant Hope schools stand out as clear academic leaders, with all three receiving low state-wide rankings and ratings. The student populations at Pleasant Hope Elementary and Pleasant Hope Middle are overwhelmingly white, lacking diversity. Additionally, all three schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high poverty levels, per-student spending remains relatively high, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization.
Across the board, students at Pleasant Hope High, Pleasant Hope Elementary, and Pleasant Hope Middle perform below the state average in mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency. The most significant gap is in 4th-grade mathematics, where Pleasant Hope Elementary students scored 27.8% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.8%. The Pleasant Hope R-VI school district has its work cut out to improve student outcomes and better serve the community.
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