Pleasantville Middle School

Pleasantville Comm School District
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
114 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Pleasantville Middle School, located at 415 Jones St in Pleasantville, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a middle school, it plays a critical role in the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their adolescent years. The school is part of the Pleasantville Community School District, which emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.

The institution reflects the values of its small-town Iowa setting, often fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can engage directly. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Pleasantville Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The school serves as an integral part of the Pleasantville community, providing local families with a dedicated space for student growth, community spirit, and foundational academic preparation.
114
Total Students
6.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (91.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pleasantville Comm School District
Phone: (515)848-0528
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 60
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Knoxville Middle School
Knoxville Comm School District
368 Students
413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138 (9.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th