Pleasant Hill R-iii School District
School District · Pleasant Hill, Missouri
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,313
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,313
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Pleasant Hill R-iii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pleasant Hill R-iii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pleasant Hill High
Pleasant Hill · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Hill Middle
Pleasant Hill · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Hill Elem.
Pleasant Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#443 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,313
$2,214 vs Missouri median
District size
2,130 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Pleasant Hill R-iii ranks #443 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Pleasant Hill R-iii's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pleasant Hill High (5.4/10), Pleasant Hill Middle (4.9/10), and Pleasant Hill Elem. (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pleasant Hill R-iii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Hill High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Hill Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Pleasant Hill Elem. | 4.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Pleasant Hill Intermediate | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pleasant Hill R-iii
Pleasant Hill R-iii is a Pleasant Hill, Missouri school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,130 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $10,313 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Pleasant Hill R-iii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pleasant Hill High, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Pleasant Hill R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 47.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pleasant Hill R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pleasant Hill R-iii with test data.
Schools in Pleasant Hill R-iii
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Pleasant Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 2,130
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pleasant Hill R-iii?
Pleasant Hill R-iii has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pleasant Hill R-iii?
The average composite rating for Pleasant Hill R-iii is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pleasant Hill R-iii?
Pleasant Hill R-iii spends $10,313 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pleasant Hill R-iii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pleasant Hill R-iii is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pleasant Hill R-iii?
Pleasant Hill High is the highest-rated school in Pleasant Hill R-iii with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Pleasant Hill R-iii?
Across schools in Pleasant Hill R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pleasant Hill R-iii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Pleasant Hill R-iii has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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