Pleasant Hope Middle

Pleasant Hope Middle, a regular public school in Pleasant Hope, Missouri, serves students from fifth through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 176 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, the school is well-equipped to provide individual attention and support. Teachers are full-time professionals dedicated to their students' success.

Pleasant Hope Middle's academic performance, while currently at the lower end with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and a state ranking of #1854 out of 2234 schools in Missouri (17th percentile), reflects an ongoing focus on student development and growth. The school’s ELA/Reading proficiency rate is 32%, and the Math proficiency rate is 18%. These scores indicate areas where improvement is needed, but also highlight the potential for future academic gains.

Set in a rural area, Pleasant Hope Middle benefits from a close-knit community that supports its educational efforts.

With an enrollment of 176 students, Pleasant Hope Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Pleasant Hope Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Pleasant Hope Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.