Summary:
The 64029 zip code area is home to two high-performing middle schools, Grain Valley South Middle School and Grain Valley North Middle School, both serving grades 6-8 and part of the Grain Valley R-V school district. These schools have consistently ranked in the top 20% of Missouri middle schools, with Grain Valley South standing out as an exceptional performer.
Grain Valley South Middle School has earned a statewide ranking of 42 out of 438 schools, placing it in the top 10-15% in Missouri. Its students significantly outperform state averages in math, science, and English language arts at all grade levels, with an impressive 73.5% proficiency rate in 8th grade math compared to the state average of 32.7%. Grain Valley North Middle School also maintains a top 20% ranking, with a 2024-2025 placement of 82 out of 438 schools, and an exceptional 98.1% proficiency rate in Algebra I.
Both schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, under 27%, and chronic absenteeism rates of 16.5%, indicating they serve a community with higher socioeconomic status. The schools also utilize their resources efficiently, with Grain Valley South spending $10,717 per student and Grain Valley North spending $11,006, while maintaining student-teacher ratios of 12.5 and 11.9, respectively. Overall, the Grain Valley middle schools demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and provide a high-quality education to their students.
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