Grain Valley North Middle School

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Grain Valley North Middle School ranks 68 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grain Valley North Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Grain Valley R-V school district, located in Grain Valley, Missouri. With a student population of 521, the school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Grain Valley North Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements. The school consistently outperforms the state average in MAP test proficiency across multiple subjects and grade levels, particularly in 8th grade Science and Algebra I. For example, in 2022-2023, 98.2% of Grain Valley North Middle School's students scored proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly higher than the state average of 41.5%. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic and multi-racial students. Additionally, Grain Valley North Middle School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively lower rate of economically disadvantaged students compared to surrounding districts.

When compared to the nearby middle schools in the Independence 30 and Fort Osage R-I school districts, Grain Valley North Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as MAP test proficiency and Algebra I performance. This suggests the school is providing a higher-quality education to its students. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are some areas where specific student subgroups, such as special education students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, could benefit from additional support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

31608 E Pink Hill Road
Grain Valley, MO 64029-0304

(816) 994-4800

District: Grain Valley R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,006

Students who attend Grain Valley North Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grain Valley High

Feeder schools for Grain Valley North Middle School:

Elementary:	Matthews Elementary
	Prairie Branch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 521

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grain Valley North Middle School ranks better than 85.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grain Valley North Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Grain Valley North Middle School employs 42.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grain Valley North Middle School is $11,006.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Grain Valley North Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grain Valley North Middle School 68^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Grain Valley North Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Grain Valley R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Grain Valley R-V 61^st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grain Valley North Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Grain Valley North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2013	75.64	86^th	649	86.7%
2014	65.63	193^rd	633	69.5%
2015	78.22	84^th	585	85.6%
2016	75.60	77^th	435	82.3%
2017	83.80	45^th	568	92.1%
2018	81.53	59^th	552	89.3%
2019	65.78	153^rd	587	73.9%
2021	77.37	76^th	454	83.3%
2022	77.87	71^st	459	84.5%
2023	78.30	68^th	459	85.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grain Valley North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.34	172^nd	192	10.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grain Valley North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	83.94	19^th	422	95.5%
2019	53.61	183^rd	482	62.0%
2022	57.61	131^st	365	64.1%
2023	59.27	118^th	382	69.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Grain Valley North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.54	14^th	204	93.1%
2022	61.00	54^th	187	71.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grain Valley North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.92	66^th	130	49.2%

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Rank History for White students at Grain Valley North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	76.09	72^nd	479	85.0%
2019	62.30	142^nd	527	73.1%
2021	73.76	71^st	376	81.1%
2022	77.66	64^th	381	83.2%
2023	71.37	85^th	385	77.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Grain Valley North Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	175	7	1	8	0	0	0	191
2012	275	16	3	14	0	0	0	308
2013	263	11	4	20	1	0	0	299
2014	254	5	3	17	1	0	3	283
2015	253	5	2	15	1	0	6	282
2016	265	8	2	15	1	1	8	300
2017	326	8	5	29	0	0	20	388
2018	339	9	4	34	1	0	19	406
2019	366	11	4	39	2	1	18	441
2020	401	14	4	44	2	2	26	493
2021	410	20	4	40	2	3	25	504
2022	424	19	4	36	2	3	23	511
2023	429	22	3	37	2	2	26	521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grain Valley North Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	191	14.0	13.5	18.8
2012	308	21.2	14.4	19.2
2013	299	20.5	14.5	19.1
2014	283	23.5	12.0	23
2015	282	22.0	12.8	22.3
2016	300	24.0	12.5	13.7
2017	388	26.3	14.7	19.3
2018	406	28.6	14.1	20.4
2019	441	28.6	15.4	23.8
2020	493	30.6	16.0	22.3
2021	504	37.1	13.5	19.4
2022	511	39.0	13.0	15.9
2023	521	42.5	12.2	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grain Valley North Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	191	14.0	13.5	18.8
2012	308	21.2	14.4	19.2
2013	299	20.5	14.5	19.1
2014	283	23.5	12.0	23
2015	282	22.0	12.8	22.3
2016	300	24.0	12.5	13.7
2017	388	26.3	14.7	19.3
2018	406	28.6	14.1	20.4
2019	441	28.6	15.4	23.8
2020	493	30.6	16.0	22.3
2021	504	37.1	13.5	19.4
2022	511	39.0	13.0	15.9
2023	521	42.5	12.2	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grain Valley North Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$90 (1.1%)	$8,385 (98.9%)	$8,475
2020	$112 (1.4%)	$8,084 (98.6%)	$8,196
2021	$449 (4.7%)	$9,121 (95.3%)	$9,570
2022	$978 (8.9%)	$10,027 (91.1%)	$11,006

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grain Valley North Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 153^rd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 68^th of 459 Middle schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley North Middle School)	53	59.1	6.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)	55.9	61.2	5.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley North Middle School)	56.9	40.4	16.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)	49.5	44.1	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley North Middle School)	39.9	46.5	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)	54.8	59.1	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley North Middle School)	48.8	45.3	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)	48.3	42	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley North Middle School)	29.9	38.1	8.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)	24.1	46.9	22.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Grain Valley North Middle School)	49.2	55.7	6.5%
8th Grade Science (Grain Valley R-V)	48.5	54.2	5.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley North Middle School)	52.1	54.1	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)	56.5	58.8	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Grain Valley North Middle School)	100	98.2	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Grain Valley R-V)	47	49.6	2.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	441	521	18.1%
African American	11	22	100%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	39	37	5.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	366	429	17.2%
Two or More Races	18	26	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.8%	24.6%	0.8%

Schools Near Grain Valley North Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grain Valley North Middle School	Public	6-8	31608 E Pink Hill Road	Grain Valley	64029	Jackson County	Grain Valley R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 994-4800	521	43	12.2	24.6%	429 (82.3%)	22 (4.2%)	37 (7.1%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.0%)	78.3	68^th of 459 public middle schools	85.2%		77.9	71^st of 459 public middle schools	84.5%	3		59.1	46.5	38.1		55.7		40.4	45.3	54.1	98.2	$11,006	$978	$10,027
Brittany Hill Middle	Public	6-8	2701 NW 1st St	Blue Springs	64014	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3470	837	57	14.6	28.0%	553 (66.1%)	99 (11.8%)	81 (9.7%)	12 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	87 (10.4%)	84.1	49^th of 459 public middle schools	89.3%		85.3	41^st of 459 public middle schools	91.1%	8		55.7	57.1	40.9		51.5		56.9	50.3	52.2	92.3	$12,279	$1,245	$11,034
Grain Valley South Middle School	Public	6-8	901 SE Ryan Rd	Grain Valley	64029	Jackson County	Grain Valley R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 229-3499	568	42	13.5	31.2%	456 (80.3%)	15 (2.6%)	44 (7.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	46 (8.1%)	86.2	40^th of 459 public middle schools	91.3%		77.8	73^rd of 459 public middle schools	84.1%	33		63.3	70.9	55.2		52.6		47.5	39.0	63.2		$10,717	$1,042	$9,676
Paul Kinder Middle School	Public	6-8	3930 South R D Mize Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3560	729	48	15.3	37.2%	492 (67.5%)	94 (12.9%)	63 (8.6%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (8.9%)	77.7	74^th of 459 public middle schools	83.9%		76.7	79^th of 459 public middle schools	82.8%	5		58.5	53.5	37.6		45.6		46.8	43.4	50.8	95.3	$10,978	$1,172	$9,806
Oak Grove Middle	Public	6-8	401 SE 12th St	Oak Grove	64075	Jackson County	Oak Grove R-VI	No	No	No	No	(816) 690-4154	466	36	13.0	28.1%	407 (87.3%)	4 (0.9%)	33 (7.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	45.7	254^th of 459 public middle schools	44.7%		57.7	179^th of 459 public middle schools	61.0%	75		39.2	26.6	13.5		26.3		34.5	46.6	39.4	71.4	$10,361	$2,311	$8,050
Moreland Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	900 SW Bishop Dr	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3540	1,071	61	17.6	30.9%	718 (67.0%)	147 (13.7%)	100 (9.3%)	16 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (8.1%)	77.5	75^th of 459 public middle schools	83.7%		79.3	65^th of 459 public middle schools	85.8%	10		53.3	50.6	48.9		45.8		44.5	39.0	57.5	98.0	$10,024	$779	$9,246
Fire Prairie Middle	Public	5-6	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7158	691	50	13.9	45.7%	480 (69.5%)	69 (10.0%)	85 (12.3%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.2%)	33 (4.8%)								(n/a)	24.5	35.9			22.2		32.3	33.3				$10,651	$1,381	$9,270
Osage Trail Middle	Public	7-8	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 650-7151	793	51	15.6	45.5%	550 (69.4%)	76 (9.6%)	96 (12.1%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	17 (2.1%)	44 (5.5%)	41.4	278^th of 459 public middle schools	39.4%		45.2	261^st of 459 public middle schools	43.1%	17			33.6	22.3		31.9			29.1	37.1	97.9	$10,757	$1,270	$9,487
Bridger Middle	Public	6	18200 E M-78 Hwy	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5375	770	46	16.6	64.9%	410 (53.2%)	102 (13.2%)	153 (19.9%)	5 (0.6%)	6 (0.8%)	8 (1.0%)	86 (11.2%)								(n/a)		47.5						37.2				$11,133	$2,321	$8,812
Bingham Middle	Public	7-8	1716 S Speck Rd	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5490	774	48	16.0	69.4%	404 (52.2%)	114 (14.7%)	142 (18.3%)	6 (0.8%)	6 (0.8%)	11 (1.4%)	91 (11.8%)	27.2	344^th of 459 public middle schools	25.1%		23.7	365^th of 459 public middle schools	20.5%	21			29.5	10.5		24.2			28.1	27.1	78.8	$11,679	$2,678	$9,001

Frequently Asked Questions about Grain Valley North Middle School

Is Grain Valley North Middle School a good school?

Grain Valley North Middle School ranks 68^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Grain Valley North Middle School in?

Grain Valley R-V

What high school do graduates of Grain Valley North Middle School attend?

Students who attend Grain Valley North Middle School usually go on to attend Grain Valley High

What is the racial makeup of Grain Valley North Middle School?

Students at Grain Valley North Middle School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Grain Valley North Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Grain Valley North Middle School.

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