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#171 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 8% in state

Grain Valley North Middle Schl

Middle School · Grain Valley R-v · Grain Valley, MO

A Grain Valley R-v middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. BOX 304, Grain Valley, MO 64029

  • Math 73% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+5.93 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+24.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$11,206
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Grain Valley North Middle Schl score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Grain Valley North Middle Schl sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,412/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grain Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,074

Median home value

$284,700

Median rent

$1,369/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brittany Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.96–82.9 mi853Compare →
Grain Valley South Middle SchlEnrollment path unverified7.96–84.3 mi530Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grain Valley R-v

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$11,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grain Valley North Middle Schl is listed in GRAIN VALLEY R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grain Valley North Middle Schl

Grain Valley North Middle Schl is a public middle school in Grain Valley, MO, part of Grain Valley R-v, serving approximately 519 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grain Valley North Middle Schl

What grades does Grain Valley North Middle Schl serve?

Grain Valley North Middle Schl serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Grain Valley North Middle Schl?

Grain Valley North Middle Schl has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grain Valley North Middle Schl?

The student-teacher ratio at Grain Valley North Middle Schl is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grain Valley North Middle Schl rank in MO?

Grain Valley North Middle Schl ranks #171 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Grain Valley North Middle Schl's MySchoolScout rating?

Grain Valley North Middle Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grain Valley North Middle Schl?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grain Valley North Middle Schl has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Grain Valley North Middle Schl a charter school?

No, Grain Valley North Middle Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grain Valley North Middle Schl a Title I school?

No, Grain Valley North Middle Schl is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grain Valley North Middle Schl?

22.7% of students at Grain Valley North Middle Schl qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
519
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 64029)
21,643
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
37.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64029; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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