Pleasant Run Middle School

Summary:

Pleasant Run Middle School is a public middle school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 689 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Northwest Local School District, which is ranked 541 out of 839 districts in the state.

Academically, Pleasant Run Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Ohio middle schools, with proficiency rates below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 30.5% in 6th grade math, 25.9% in 7th grade math, and 31% in 8th grade English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 50.1%, 49%, and 49.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Asian students and students with disabilities. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are exceptionally high, reaching 97.5% in 2023-2024, significantly outperforming the state and district averages.

In addition to academic challenges, Pleasant Run Middle School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.2% in 2019-2020 to 49.5% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state and district averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.28% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, such as White Oak Middle School and Colerain Middle School, Pleasant Run Middle School's performance is generally lower, but it outperforms some other nearby schools, such as North College Hill Middle School and Winton Woods Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11770 Pippin Rd
       Cincinnati, OH  45231-1158


(513) 851-2400

District: Northwest Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
739th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Pleasant Run Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northwest High School

Feeder schools for Pleasant Run Middle School:

Elementary:    Pleasant Run Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.1%
White:
32.4%
Two or more races:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Run Middle School ranks worse than 70.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Pleasant Run Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Run Middle School 739th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Pleasant Run Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Northwest Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Local 541st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Run Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.42 290th 400 27.5%
2005 41.33 483rd 692 30.2%
2006 55.59 415th 732 43.3%
2007 53.04 508th 837 39.3%
2008 52.34 526th 835 37.0%
2009 48.30 585th 858 31.8%
2010 52.72 577th 895 35.5%
2011 53.95 585th 925 36.8%
2012 53.32 623rd 989 37.0%
2013 50.46 653rd 1001 34.8%
2014 39.76 727th 1008 27.9%
2015 36.01 714th 1035 31.0%
2016 43.09 651st 1050 38.0%
2017 41.98 659th 1038 36.5%
2018 37.06 682nd 1010 32.5%
2019 33.88 721st 1050 31.3%
2021 34.21 686th 1037 33.8%
2022 28.92 730th 1017 28.2%
2023 28.91 747th 1048 28.7%
2024 28.17 739th 1046 29.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.00 142nd 205 30.7%
2019 39.39 135th 206 34.5%
2021 32.88 150th 219 31.5%
2022 28.36 185th 239 22.6%
2023 30.39 179th 245 26.9%
2024 35.65 172nd 254 32.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.50 67th 107 37.4%
2019 26.29 98th 127 22.8%
2021 31.59 84th 134 37.3%
2022 33.23 78th 110 29.1%
2024 47.77 58th 123 52.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.83 645th 924 30.2%
2019 33.31 683rd 945 27.7%
2021 45.47 522nd 923 43.4%
2022 38.72 614th 947 35.2%
2023 37.81 629th 974 35.4%
2024 34.43 671st 989 32.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 649th 897 27.6%
2019 36.01 649th 917 29.2%
2021 27.50 655th 910 28.0%
2022 25.82 693rd 925 25.1%
2023 23.91 721st 943 23.5%
2024 23.89 709th 942 24.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.18 543rd 643 15.6%
2019 23.20 565th 658 14.1%
2021 23.04 505th 576 12.3%
2022 23.15 485th 565 14.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.50 222nd 521 57.4%
2021 50.07 179th 274 34.7%
2022 56.25 128th 241 46.9%
2023 75.93 1st 173 99.4%
2024 76.16 4th 196 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 663rd 916 27.6%
2019 26.56 703rd 933 24.7%
2021 28.46 660th 924 28.6%
2022 22.02 731st 946 22.7%
2023 23.98 728th 963 24.4%
2024 22.06 738th 958 23.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.48 64th 66 3.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.50 133rd 384 65.4%
2019 48.68 196th 405 51.6%
2021 48.58 155th 385 59.7%
2022 32.42 259th 413 37.3%
2023 43.32 209th 436 52.1%
2024 35.63 252nd 429 41.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.03 124th 192 35.4%
2019 52.81 98th 222 55.9%
2021 36.78 143rd 228 37.3%
2022 45.34 133rd 247 46.2%
2023 24.26 195th 249 21.7%
2024 34.50 156th 239 34.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Run Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.65 586th 781 25.0%
2019 33.13 599th 796 24.7%
2021 25.44 614th 781 21.4%
2022 30.53 608th 809 24.8%
2023 20.63 677th 805 15.9%
2024 25.37 640th 795 19.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of 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.

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Run Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 930 89 5 5 13 n/a n/a 0 1042
1989 914 98 8 1 11 n/a n/a 0 1032
1990 891 86 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 985
1991 898 94 8 2 12 n/a n/a 0 1014
1992 876 93 4 3 2 n/a n/a 9 987
1993 912 113 4 3 3 n/a n/a 12 1047
1994 904 121 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1035
1995 880 124 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1021
1996 880 124 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1021
1997 842 152 9 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1016
1998 866 167 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1050
1999 845 176 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1036
2000 805 208 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1027
2001 799 210 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1026
2002 737 225 13 10 7 n/a n/a 26 1018
2003 737 225 13 10 7 n/a n/a 26 1018
2004 703 249 11 10 4 n/a n/a 35 1012
2005 647 276 13 13 4 n/a n/a 41 994
2006 580 272 11 15 3 n/a n/a 45 926
2007 527 275 10 14 1 n/a n/a 52 879
2008 496 277 11 17 1 n/a n/a 57 859
2009 476 284 13 20 1 n/a n/a 65 859
2010 438 281 18 19 1 n/a n/a 58 815
2011 407 285 19 17 0 0 62 0 790
2012 392 292 23 15 0 3 63 0 788
2013 396 281 22 15 0 1 72 0 787
2014 342 276 19 18 0 2 83 0 740
2015 287 290 16 27 0 5 85 0 710
2016 274 282 15 34 0 4 95 0 704
2017 278 305 17 51 0 1 82 0 734
2018 262 315 24 46 0 2 80 0 729
2019 275 309 51 48 0 3 89 0 775
2020 258 310 26 62 0 3 83 0 742
2021 265 305 23 62 1 2 105 0 763
2022 236 322 25 59 1 5 97 0 745
2023 223 283 22 53 2 6 100 0 689

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Run Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1042 45.0 23.1 0
1989 1032 47.0 21.9 n/a
1990 985 53.0 18.5 n/a
1991 1014 53.0 19.1 n/a
1992 987 52.0 18.9 12.5
1993 1047 52.5 19.9 15.7
1994 1035 50.1 20.7 15.3
1995 1021 52.2 19.6 15
1996 1021 52.2 19.6 15
1997 1016 56.6 18.0 16.1
1998 1050 59.3 17.7 15.9
1999 1036 60.8 17.0 24.7
2000 1027 59.3 17.3 24.2
2001 1026 60.8 16.9 27.3
2002 1018 62.3 16.3 31.7
2003 1018 62.3 16.3 31.7
2004 1012 66.9 15.1 34
2005 994 69.3 14.3 40.2
2006 926 64.0 14.5 39.7
2007 879 61.6 14.3 41.8
2008 859 57.7 14.9 n/a
2009 859 58.2 14.8 50.3
2010 815 50.0 16.3 58.5
2011 790 51.0 15.4 55.8
2012 788 48.0 16.4 58.8
2013 787 44.1 17.8 56.2
2014 740 45.0 16.4 68
2015 710 n/a n/a 64.6
2016 704 49.0 14.3 65.1
2017 734 49.9 14.6 63.6
2018 729 45.3 16.0 60.6
2019 775 45.6 16.9 61.4
2020 742 47.6 15.5 42.2
2021 763 47.9 15.9 n/a
2022 745 45.2 16.4 n/a
2023 689 44.1 15.6 45.3

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 Run Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1042 45.0 23.1 0
1989 1032 47.0 21.9 n/a
1990 985 53.0 18.5 n/a
1991 1014 53.0 19.1 n/a
1992 987 52.0 18.9 12.5
1993 1047 52.5 19.9 15.7
1994 1035 50.1 20.7 15.3
1995 1021 52.2 19.6 15
1996 1021 52.2 19.6 15
1997 1016 56.6 18.0 16.1
1998 1050 59.3 17.7 15.9
1999 1036 60.8 17.0 24.7
2000 1027 59.3 17.3 24.2
2001 1026 60.8 16.9 27.3
2002 1018 62.3 16.3 31.7
2003 1018 62.3 16.3 31.7
2004 1012 66.9 15.1 34
2005 994 69.3 14.3 40.2
2006 926 64.0 14.5 39.7
2007 879 61.6 14.3 41.8
2008 859 57.7 14.9 n/a
2009 859 58.2 14.8 50.3
2010 815 50.0 16.3 58.5
2011 790 51.0 15.4 55.8
2012 788 48.0 16.4 58.8
2013 787 44.1 17.8 56.2
2014 740 45.0 16.4 68
2015 710 n/a n/a 64.6
2016 704 49.0 14.3 65.1
2017 734 49.9 14.6 63.6
2018 729 45.3 16.0 60.6
2019 775 45.6 16.9 61.4
2020 742 47.6 15.5 42.2
2021 763 47.9 15.9 n/a
2022 745 45.2 16.4 n/a
2023 689 44.1 15.6 45.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Run Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,338
2022 $9,754
2023 $9,807

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Run Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 721st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 747th of 1048 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Run Middle School)56.634.1
 22.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Local)53.836.2
 17.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Run Middle School)46.642.4
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Local)49.743.8
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Run Middle School)35.829.6
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Local)42.234.7
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Run Middle School)50.242.2
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Local)5750.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Pleasant Run Middle School)45.239.8
 5.4%
   8th Grade Science (Northwest Local)53.142.8
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Run Middle School)40.421.4
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Local)46.522.5
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Run Middle School)43.244.7
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Local)50.246.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Pleasant Run Middle School)93.695.6
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Local)63.745.4
 18.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students775689
 11.1%
African American309283
 8.4%
American Indian02
Asian5122
 56.9%
Hispanic4853
 10.4%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White275223
 18.9%
Two or More Races89100
 12.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%45.3%
 16.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Run Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 689 students attended Pleasant Run Middle School.

Students at Pleasant Run Middle School are 41% African American, 32% White, 15% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Pleasant Run Middle School usually go on to attend Northwest High School

Pleasant Run Middle School ranks 739th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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