Best Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA has a total of 12 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 9,373 students attend Pleasant Hill, IA schools. On average, schools in Pleasant Hill score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pleasant Hill exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA has 3 high schools with 5,136 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pleasant Hill score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pleasant Hill meet expectations.
1. Southeast Polk High School
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2353 Students
2. Carlisle High School
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
3. East High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,564 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pleasant Hill score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pleasant Hill greatly exceed expectations.
1. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 • 535 Students
2. Carlisle Middle School
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
3. Hoyt Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA has 6 elementary schools with 2,673 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pleasant Hill score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pleasant Hill exceed expectations.
1. Runnells Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
2. Four Mile Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
3. Clay Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
4. Carlisle Elementary School
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
5. Pleasant Hill Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students
6. Willard Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pleasant Hill, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pleasant Hill, IA has a total population of 10,530 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pleasant Hill, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pleasant Hill, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pleasant Hill, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pleasant Hill, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pleasant Hill, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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