PLEASANT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pleasant Ridge Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Blue Valley school district, located in Overland Park, KS with about 613 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Pleasant Ridge Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pleasant Ridge Middle School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a prominent fixture within the highly-regarded Blue Valley School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for fostering an environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and a comprehensive middle-school experience. As part of a district consistently ranked among the best in the state, Pleasant Ridge leverages robust resources and a rigorous curriculum to prepare its student body for the transition to high school and beyond.
Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education by offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, fine arts programs, and various student clubs. The school culture is anchored in a commitment to community and collaboration, encouraging students to engage actively in their own learning process. With a dedication to modern teaching practices and a supportive faculty, Pleasant Ridge Middle School serves as a foundational bridge that helps students navigate their adolescent years while building the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.
For more information, contact Pleasant Ridge Middle at (913) 239-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Overland Park, KS 66085-9073
(913) 239-5700
PLEASANT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Overland Park, KS with about 613 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Blue Valley
- Total Students:
- 613
- Teachers:
- 40.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 613 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLEASANT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.6%
- Asian
- 16.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.