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#121 of 635 schools in WV

Top 19% in state

Pleasant Hill School

Elementary School · Calhoun County Schools · Grantsville, WV

A Calhoun County Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3254 N Calhoun Hwy, Grantsville, WV 26147

  • Math 69% vs WV 52% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.9% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.5% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+21.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$17,049
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Pleasant Hill School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
52%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
2019
Math
57%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Hill 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

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,929

Median home value

$95,000

Median rent

$481/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

25.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arnoldsburg SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–4Not available156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Calhoun County Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Hill School is listed in CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Hill School

Pleasant Hill School is a public elementary school in Grantsville, WV, part of Calhoun County Schools, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Hill School

What grades does Pleasant Hill School serve?

Pleasant Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Pleasant Hill School?

Pleasant Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Hill School rank in WV?

Pleasant Hill School ranks #121 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Pleasant Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Hill School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pleasant Hill School a charter school?

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

Is Pleasant Hill School a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Hill School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
Area population (ZIP 26147)
1,873
Area median age
46
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 WVGSA · 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 WVGSA · 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 26147; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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