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Pleasant Ridge Middle

9000 W. 165th St., Overland Park, KS, 66085

Top 25% School in Kansas

Ranked 43 of 293 in Kansas

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About Pleasant Ridge Middle

Pleasant Ridge Middle School is situated at 9000 West 165th Street in the South Overland Park area of Overland Park, KS 66213. This suburban community is known for its excellent schools and family-friendly amenities. The school serves 6–8th graders. School profile data shows 592 students and a 14:1 student–teacher ratio. Recent state test results show 55% of students are proficient in math and 56% in reading. About 49% of students are female and 51% are male. Pleasant Ridge Middle School is known for having great teachers and a strong academic program. This school encourages students to grow both academically and personally by giving them help and challenges. In the neighborhoods around the school, median home prices are usually between $500,000 and $650,000. Families can choose from a variety of homes in this area that are close to great schools, parks, and other amenities. A lot of parents like how the teachers at Pleasant Ridge Middle School talk to them about how their kids are doing and how to build good relationships with them to help them do well in school and stay healthy. Pleasant Ridge Middle School is one of the best middle schools in Kansas because it has high academic standards, great teachers, and a friendly atmosphere.

Contact Information

Address

9000 W. 165th St., Overland Park, KS, 66085

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Phone

(913) 239-5700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 56% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
592
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 43 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pleasant Ridge Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:51 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:36 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.98%
Asian 23.65%
Hispanic 5.74%
Black 3.21%
Two+ Races 6.08%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
60.98%
Asian
23.65%
Hispanic
5.74%
Black
3.21%
Two+ Races
6.08%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 592
48.82%
289 Female
51.18%
303 Male

Student Population

592 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

296 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Pleasant Ridge Middle received a top ranking within the Kansas City metropolitan area. The school earned an A+ grade for both academics and teachers in the reported evaluation. The ranking reflects comparative performance measures used to assess school quality across the region.

FAQ

Q1. What steps are required for student registration at Pleasant Ridge Middle?

Ans. Pleasant Ridge Middle completes student registration through district enrollment with verification of required documentation.

Q2. How does Pleasant Ridge Middle track student attendance and absences?

Ans. Pleasant Ridge Middle tracks attendance daily and reviews absences reported by families.

Q3. How does Pleasant Ridge Middle communicate routine school updates?

Ans. Pleasant Ridge Middle communicates routine updates through email messages and official school notices.

Q4. What supervision supports student transitions at Pleasant Ridge Middle?

Ans. Pleasant Ridge Middle provides staff supervision during class changes, lunch, and dismissal.

Q5. How are parent teacher conferences handled at Pleasant Ridge Middle?

Ans. Pleasant Ridge Middle schedules conferences during designated periods coordinated by teachers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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