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#621 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 48% in state

Pleasant Ridge Middle

Middle School · Easton · Easton, KS

An Easton middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

32504 Easton Rd, Easton, KS 66020

  • Math 46% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2025)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$14,631
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Pleasant Ridge Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Ridge Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low90/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$82,569

Median home value

$291,900

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Easton

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Ridge Middle is listed in Easton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Ridge Middle

Pleasant Ridge Middle is a public middle school in Easton, KS, part of Easton, serving approximately 164 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Ridge Middle

What grades does Pleasant Ridge Middle serve?

Pleasant Ridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Middle?

Pleasant Ridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Middle is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Ridge Middle rank in KS?

Pleasant Ridge Middle ranks #621 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Pleasant Ridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Ridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Pleasant Ridge Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Ridge Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pleasant Ridge Middle a charter school?

No, Pleasant Ridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant Ridge Middle a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Ridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Ridge Middle?

26.2% of students at Pleasant Ridge Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Leavenworth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 66020)
1,763
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
51.1
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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66020; 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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