Pleasant View Middle is a public middle school in Springfield, Missouri, serving 379 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII district, which is ranked 206 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Pleasant View Middle has a higher percentage of white students (76%) compared to nearby schools like Pipkin Middle (57%) and Jarrett Middle (66%), its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's 6th-grade math proficiency rate was 37% in 2022-2023, compared to the district's 45% and the state's 44%. Additionally, Pleasant View Middle has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40% to 56% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
However, the school does have some bright spots. In 2022-2023, Pleasant View Middle ranked 112 out of 382 Missouri middle schools for its performance with low-socioeconomic status students, earning a 4-star rating. Additionally, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 70% in 2022-2023 significantly exceeds the district (30%) and state (42%) averages, suggesting the school is doing a good job in preparing some of its students for advanced math coursework. Continued focus on improving academic outcomes across all grade levels and subject areas could help Pleasant View Middle better serve its students and community.
Springfield R-Xii
In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Pleasant View Middle.
Students who attend Pleasant View Middle usually go on to attend Hillcrest High
Students at Pleasant View Middle are 76% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Pleasant View Middle ranks 213th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.