Pleasant Hope Middle

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Pleasant Hope Middle ranks 294 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pleasant Hope Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Pleasant Hope R-VI school district, with a student population of 202 in the predominantly White community of Pleasant Hope, Missouri.

While Pleasant Hope Middle has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 66.83% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school consistently underperforms academically compared to nearby schools. The school ranks in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 294-505 over the past 10 years, and its performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranged from 20.5% to 35.2% at Pleasant Hope Middle, compared to 24.7% to 61.8% at nearby schools like Reed Middle, Strafford Middle, and Pipkin Middle.

The school's low academic performance may be related to its limited funding, as Pleasant Hope Middle spends significantly less per student ($9,038 in the 2021-2022 school year) compared to the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school's student population has become increasingly homogeneous, with 95.05% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, in contrast to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools in the Springfield R-Xii, Strafford R-VI, and other surrounding districts.

Detail:

Public 5-8

515 W McCurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725-9180

(417) 267-7701

District: Pleasant Hope R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
294^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,038

Students who attend Pleasant Hope Middle usually attend:

High:

Pleasant Hope High

Feeder schools for Pleasant Hope Middle:

Elementary:

Pleasant Hope Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 202

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

African American:

3.0%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant Hope Middle ranks worse than 64.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), African American (3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Hope Middle is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Hope Middle employs 14.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Hope Middle is $9,038.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pleasant Hope Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Hope Middle 294^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Pleasant Hope Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Pleasant Hope R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Hope R-VI 297^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Hope Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Hope Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	50.86	285^th	619	54.0%
2007	58.40	231^st	624	63.0%
2008	53.13	289^th	624	53.7%
2009	44.83	393^rd	601	34.6%
2010	55.80	290^th	614	52.8%
2011	58.84	267^th	625	57.3%
2012	53.40	313^th	623	49.8%
2013	44.43	414^th	649	36.2%
2014	39.23	439^th	633	30.6%
2015	43.52	348^th	585	40.5%
2016	34.29	322^nd	435	26.0%
2017	22.01	486^th	568	14.4%
2018	19.93	476^th	552	13.8%
2019	19.92	505^th	587	14.0%
2021	25.52	347^th	454	23.6%
2022	28.04	347^th	459	24.4%
2023	37.78	294^th	459	35.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Hope Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	22.68	375^th	422	11.1%
2019	25.45	410^th	482	14.9%
2021	41.50	232^nd	371	37.5%
2022	49.25	178^th	365	51.2%
2023	46.03	204^th	382	46.6%

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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Hope Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	11.84	466^th	479	2.7%
2019	11.49	507^th	527	3.8%
2021	16.03	341^st	376	9.3%
2022	19.10	331^st	381	13.1%
2023	30.42	278^th	385	27.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Hope Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	315	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
2000	326	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	327
2001	287	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	289
2002	299	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	303
2003	299	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	303
2004	300	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	304
2005	301	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	305
2006	273	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	277
2007	269	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	274
2008	271	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	276
2009	252	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	260
2010	245	2	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	258
2011	240	2	0	8	0	0	0	250
2012	248	3	0	5	1	0	1	258
2013	259	0	1	2	1	0	2	265
2014	260	2	1	2	1	0	4	270
2015	260	3	0	1	1	0	4	269
2016	272	4	0	0	1	0	1	278
2017	248	3	0	0	1	0	3	255
2018	252	4	0	0	2	0	1	259
2019	247	4	0	0	1	0	2	254
2020	240	5	0	0	1	0	2	248
2021	224	3	0	0	1	0	1	229
2022	197	5	0	0	0	0	3	205
2023	192	6	0	0	0	0	4	202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Hope Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	315	17.2	18.3	39.4
2000	327	18.5	17.7	35.5
2001	289	21.0	13.8	32.5
2002	303	18.7	16.2	45.9
2003	303	18.7	16.2	45.9
2004	304	17.7	17.2	50.3
2005	305	18.7	16.3	48.9
2006	277	18.7	14.8	46.2
2007	274	17.7	15.5	44.5
2008	276	18.3	15.1	43.5
2009	260	17.4	14.9	52.7
2010	258	18.9	13.6	54.7
2011	250	19.1	13.0	63.6
2012	258	18.9	13.6	58.5
2013	265	19.4	13.6	61.5
2014	270	18.2	14.8	55.2
2015	269	23.0	11.6	62.1
2016	278	16.0	17.3	55.4
2017	255	20.9	12.2	55.3
2018	259	17.5	14.7	57.5
2019	254	17.0	14.8	55.9
2020	248	16.5	14.9	66.1
2021	229	22.1	10.3	65.5
2022	205	14.2	14.3	61.5
2023	202	14.9	13.4	66.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pleasant Hope Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	315	17.2	18.3	39.4
2000	327	18.5	17.7	35.5
2001	289	21.0	13.8	32.5
2002	303	18.7	16.2	45.9
2003	303	18.7	16.2	45.9
2004	304	17.7	17.2	50.3
2005	305	18.7	16.3	48.9
2006	277	18.7	14.8	46.2
2007	274	17.7	15.5	44.5
2008	276	18.3	15.1	43.5
2009	260	17.4	14.9	52.7
2010	258	18.9	13.6	54.7
2011	250	19.1	13.0	63.6
2012	258	18.9	13.6	58.5
2013	265	19.4	13.6	61.5
2014	270	18.2	14.8	55.2
2015	269	23.0	11.6	62.1
2016	278	16.0	17.3	55.4
2017	255	20.9	12.2	55.3
2018	259	17.5	14.7	57.5
2019	254	17.0	14.8	55.9
2020	248	16.5	14.9	66.1
2021	229	22.1	10.3	65.5
2022	205	14.2	14.3	61.5
2023	202	14.9	13.4	66.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Hope Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$414 (6.1%)	$6,388 (93.9%)	$6,801
2020	$1,016 (13.1%)	$6,724 (86.9%)	$7,739
2021	$2,169 (26.4%)	$6,041 (73.6%)	$8,211
2022	$3,102 (34.3%)	$5,936 (65.7%)	$9,038

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Hope Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 505^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 294^th of 459 Middle schools	22%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hope Middle)	23.4	20.5	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	23.4	20.5	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Hope Middle)	29.8	23	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	29.8	23	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope Middle)	36.2	30.8	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	36.2	30.8	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hope Middle)	20.3	17	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	20.3	17	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope Middle)	39.1	21.2	17.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	39.1	21.2	17.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope Middle)	24.3	38.9	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	24.3	38.9	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Pleasant Hope Middle)	27.7	32.4	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	27.7	32.4	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope Middle)	33.8	30.9	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	33.8	30.9	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	254	202	20.5%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	247	192	22.3%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	66.8%	10.9%

Schools Near Pleasant Hope Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Hope Middle	Public	5-8	515 W McCurry	Pleasant Hope	65725	Greene County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 267-7701	202	15	13.4	66.8%	192 (95.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	37.8	294^th of 459 public middle schools	35.9%		28	347^th of 459 public middle schools	24.4%	53	20.5	17.0	35.2	22.8	23.0	32.4	30.8	21.2	38.9	30.9		$9,038	$3,102	$5,936
Marion C. Early Junior High	Public	6-8	5309 S. Main	Morrisville	65710	Polk County	Marion C. Early R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 376-2216	146	8	17.5	45.2%	137 (93.8%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	70.6	103^rd of 459 public middle schools	77.6%		52.4	214^th of 459 public middle schools	53.4%	111		61.8		57.4		29.6		50.9		37.0		$6,078	$1,487	$4,591
Fair Grove Middle	Public	5-8	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	No	(417) 759-2556	364	22	16.5	35.4%	339 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	80.2	65^th of 459 public middle schools	85.8%		81.6	55^th of 459 public middle schools	88.0%	10	43.5	53.2	51.1	44.2	68.2	53.8	48.3	46.9	45.3	51.6		$7,740	$963	$6,776
Pleasant View Middle	Public	6-8	2210 E State Hwy Aa	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2100	379	26	14.6	55.7%	288 (76.0%)	19 (5.0%)	24 (6.3%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	32 (8.4%)	52.8	213^th of 459 public middle schools	53.6%		52.9	212^th of 459 public middle schools	53.8%	1		36.7	33.7	34.3		32.0		35.7	40.5	39.2		$11,967	$1,624	$10,343
Bolivar Middle	Public	6-8	604 W Jackson	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 326-3811	601	47	12.6	47.9%	520 (86.5%)	10 (1.7%)	39 (6.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.8%)	67.4	125^th of 459 public middle schools	72.8%		64.1	142^nd of 459 public middle schools	69.1%	17		61.8	44.2	42.4		40.6		43.8	29.1	42.9		$9,440	$1,558	$7,883
Willard Middle	Public	7-8	205 Miller Rd	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 742-2588	741	52	14.3	32.4%	627 (84.6%)	23 (3.1%)	49 (6.6%)	4 (0.5%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.9%)	65.7	133^rd of 459 public middle schools	71.0%		70.2	106^th of 459 public middle schools	76.9%	27			37.2	50.0		39.8			33.3	51.0		$8,784	$517	$8,267
Willard Intermediate North	Public	5-6	407 Farmer Rd	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 742-4242	398	28	14.1	31.4%	365 (91.7%)	8 (2.0%)	13 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)								(n/a)	46.0	54.9			58.2		52.8	40.9				$9,322	$744	$8,578
Buffalo Middle	Public	5-8	1001 W Truman Rd	Buffalo	65622	Dallas County	Dallas County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 345-2335	499	39	12.8	61.3%	456 (91.4%)	8 (1.6%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	49.6	229^th of 459 public middle schools	50.1%		46.5	255^th of 459 public middle schools	44.4%	26	43.4	28.8	47.3	27.9	41.6	27.9	40.7	20.7	39.7	47.3		$9,864	$2,132	$7,733
Reed Middle	Public	6-8	2000 N Lyon	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6300	512	42	12.1	69.9%	343 (67.0%)	74 (14.5%)	33 (6.4%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	45 (8.8%)	44.6	262^nd of 459 public middle schools	42.9%		47.3	250^th of 459 public middle schools	45.5%	12		42.1	24.9	24.7		28.9		40.0	31.3	35.9	88.0	$11,328	$1,585	$9,743
Strafford Middle	Public	5-8	213 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	435	23	18.9	35.4%	407 (93.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.8%)	69.4	109^th of 459 public middle schools	76.3%		79.2	66^th of 459 public middle schools	85.6%	43	44.2	45.0	42.2	22.2	55.8	54.5	57.9	45.0	42.2	52.2	80.7	$8,319	$891	$7,428

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Hope Middle

What high school do graduates of Pleasant Hope Middle attend?

Students who attend Pleasant Hope Middle usually go on to attend Pleasant Hope High

What district is Pleasant Hope Middle in?

Pleasant Hope R-VI

How many students attend Pleasant Hope Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Pleasant Hope Middle.

Is Pleasant Hope Middle a good school?

Pleasant Hope Middle ranks 294^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Hope Middle?

Students at Pleasant Hope Middle are 95% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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