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#702 of 1,280 schools in IA
Pleasantville High School
High School · Pleasantville Comm School District · Pleasantville, IA
A Pleasantville Comm School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 Jones St, Pleasantville, IA 50225
- Math 59% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pleasantville High School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 63% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pleasantville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Low185/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,221
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pleasantville Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasantville High School is listed in Pleasantville Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville High School is a public high school in Pleasantville, IA, part of Pleasantville Comm School District, serving approximately 245 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasantville High School
What grades does Pleasantville High School serve?
Pleasantville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasantville High School rank in IA?
Pleasantville High School ranks #702 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Pleasantville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasantville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pleasantville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasantville High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasantville High School a charter school?
No, Pleasantville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasantville High School a Title I school?
No, Pleasantville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasantville High School?
32.7% of students at Pleasantville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (515) 848-0541
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 50225)
- 3,396
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50225; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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