Below Average
#1997 of 2,221 schools in MO
Pleasant Hill Elem.
Elementary School · Pleasant Hill R-iii · Pleasant Hill, MO
A Pleasant Hill R-iii elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
327 N MCKISSOCK, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
- Math 49% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Hill Elem. score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Hill Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated822/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,010
Median home value
$299,900
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pleasant Hill R-iii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Hill Elem. is listed in PLEASANT HILL R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Hill Elem.
Pleasant Hill Elem. is a public elementary school in Pleasant Hill, MO, part of Pleasant Hill R-iii, serving approximately 302 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,997 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Hill Elem.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elem. serve?
Pleasant Hill Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elem.?
Pleasant Hill Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elem. is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Hill Elem. rank in MO?
Pleasant Hill Elem. ranks #1,997 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pleasant Hill Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Hill Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Hill Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Hill Elem. has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasant Hill Elem. a charter school?
No, Pleasant Hill Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Hill Elem. a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Hill Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Hill Elem.?
22.8% of students at Pleasant Hill Elem. 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (816) 540-2220
- Area population (ZIP 64080)
- 14,383
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64080; 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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