Serving 379 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Pleasant View Middle School's student population of 379 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Pleasant View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant View Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Pleasant View Middle School is ranked #1291 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pleasant View Middle School often compared to?
Pleasant View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reed Middle School, Willard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View Middle School?
379 students attend Pleasant View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pleasant View Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant View Middle School?
Pleasant View Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant View Middle School offer ?
Pleasant View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pleasant View Middle School part of?
Pleasant View Middle School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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