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#467 of 863 schools in MS
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7686 Pleasant Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- Math 67% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Hill Elementary score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Hill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), 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
$99,481
Median home value
$284,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Cross Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Northstar AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | 4–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
| Hernando Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–3 | Not available | 750 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #8 of 39
- District spending per student
- $9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Hill Elementary is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Hill Elementary
Pleasant Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,075 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #467 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Hill Elementary
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary serve?
Pleasant Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary?
Pleasant Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,075 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Hill Elementary rank in MS?
Pleasant Hill Elementary ranks #467 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pleasant Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Hill Elementary 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 Pleasant Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Hill Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasant Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Pleasant Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Hill Elementary?
35.3% of students at Pleasant Hill Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (662) 890-9654
- Area population (ZIP 38654)
- 57,334
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38654; 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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