Summary:
The city of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. The data reveals that several schools in this district stand out, with Four Mile Elementary and Southeast Polk Junior High demonstrating particularly strong academic performance.
Four Mile Elementary is a high-performing school, ranking 169 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high test scores, with over 74% of 3rd-5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 76% proficient or better in Mathematics, outperforming both the district and state averages. Additionally, Four Mile Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5.
The middle schools in Pleasant Hill, Southeast Polk Junior High and Spring Creek - 6th Grade, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with 77.2% or more of 7th and 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.2% or more proficient or better in Mathematics. These schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 16.4 to 17.1, which may contribute to their success.
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