Grain Valley South Middle School

Summary:

Grain Valley South Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Grain Valley, Missouri, part of the Grain Valley R-V school district. With 568 students, the school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, currently ranking 52 out of 451 Missouri middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Grain Valley South Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 6th out of 378 Missouri middle schools for low socioeconomic status students. While the school has seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 23.4% in 2022-2023, it still remains below the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Grain Valley North Middle School and schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii district, Grain Valley South Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, delivering strong academic outcomes for its students, particularly for traditionally underserved subgroups. The school's success can serve as a model for other middle schools in the state, and its continued focus on addressing chronic absenteeism will be crucial for maintaining its high level of achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 901 SE Ryan Rd
       Grain Valley, MO  64029-0304


(816) 229-3499

District: Grain Valley R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,717 Help


Students who attend Grain Valley South Middle School usually attend:

High:    Grain Valley High

Feeder schools for Grain Valley South Middle School:

Elementary:    Sni-A-Bar Elementary
    Stony Point Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Two or more races:
8.3%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grain Valley South Middle School ranks better than 88.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), two or more races (8.3%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grain Valley South Middle School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grain Valley South Middle School is $10,717.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grain Valley South Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grain Valley South Middle School 52nd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Grain Valley South Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Grain Valley R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Grain Valley R-V 71st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grain Valley South Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Grain Valley South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.73 116th 619 81.3%
2007 61.98 187th 624 70.0%
2008 65.49 166th 624 73.4%
2009 68.37 151st 601 74.9%
2010 70.81 133rd 614 78.3%
2011 74.69 99th 625 84.2%
2012 70.02 145th 623 76.7%
2013 66.86 174th 649 73.2%
2014 56.25 278th 633 56.1%
2015 64.59 171st 585 70.8%
2016 61.42 144th 435 66.9%
2017 76.68 82nd 568 85.6%
2018 70.12 111th 552 79.9%
2019 67.15 139th 587 76.3%
2021 67.57 120th 454 73.6%
2022 77.82 73rd 459 84.1%
2023 86.21 40th 459 91.3%
2024 83.46 52nd 451 88.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grain Valley South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.49 52nd 192 72.9%
2024 63.95 47th 194 75.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grain Valley South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.44 77th 422 81.8%
2019 74.77 60th 482 87.6%
2021 81.32 35th 371 90.6%
2022 83.61 22nd 365 94.0%
2023 80.85 32nd 382 91.6%
2024 94.10 6th 378 98.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grain Valley South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.09 30th 162 81.5%
2019 77.77 23rd 204 88.7%
2021 35.81 128th 195 34.4%
2022 59.43 59th 187 68.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grain Valley South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.49 31st 96 67.7%
2019 67.12 33rd 130 74.6%
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Rank History for White students at Grain Valley South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.87 110th 479 77.0%
2019 60.99 153rd 527 71.0%
2021 58.42 134th 376 64.4%
2022 69.98 88th 381 76.9%
2023 82.53 45th 385 88.3%
2024 77.32 59th 379 84.4%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Grain Valley South Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 174 174
1992 170 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1993 349 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 318 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1995 402 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 402 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 423 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 457 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1999 468 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 372 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 397 1 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 462 5 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 462 5 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 482 7 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 536 13 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2006 580 17 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2007 590 22 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2008 595 14 5 24 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2009 607 19 8 31 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2010 687 27 5 32 1 n/a n/a 0 752
2011 558 25 8 28 1 1 0 0 621
2012 520 21 7 27 1 1 2 0 579
2013 554 17 7 24 2 1 5 0 610
2014 546 13 4 28 1 2 23 0 617
2015 547 9 6 42 2 0 26 0 632
2016 535 17 4 55 2 0 32 0 645
2017 542 21 5 39 1 0 28 0 636
2018 517 22 2 51 1 2 32 0 627
2019 504 16 5 50 1 1 40 0 617
2020 480 14 3 48 1 2 45 0 593
2021 462 15 6 46 2 3 51 0 585
2022 451 16 4 48 0 3 51 0 573
2023 456 15 5 44 0 2 46 0 568
2024 434 10 3 38 0 1 44 0 530

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 South Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 174 9.1 19.1 n/a
1992 172 9.1 18.9 n/a
1993 352 18.6 18.9 n/a
1994 331 20.2 16.4 0
1995 411 25.5 16.1 n/a
1996 411 25.5 16.1 n/a
1997 426 25.9 16.4 8.9
1998 462 28.7 16.1 6.7
1999 477 30.6 15.6 7.8
2000 379 27.1 14.0 9.2
2001 409 29.8 13.7 12.5
2002 473 34.9 13.6 15.2
2003 473 34.9 13.6 15.2
2004 501 37.4 13.4 15.6
2005 564 38.4 14.7 16.7
2006 614 42.2 14.5 13.8
2007 639 41.1 15.5 16.4
2008 638 46.3 13.8 16.1
2009 666 46.7 14.3 21.9
2010 752 47.3 15.8 22.1
2011 621 41.3 15.0 23.5
2012 579 39.7 14.5 24.7
2013 610 40.7 14.9 23
2014 617 45.1 13.6 27.1
2015 632 45.0 14.0 29.1
2016 645 48.0 13.4 21.9
2017 636 48.0 13.2 22
2018 627 45.9 13.6 23.1
2019 617 44.8 13.7 24.6
2020 593 45.4 13.0 26
2021 585 42.8 13.6 25.3
2022 573 40.5 14.1 24.6
2023 568 41.8 13.5 31.2
2024 530 42.2 12.5 27

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 South Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 174 9.1 19.1 n/a
1992 172 9.1 18.9 n/a
1993 352 18.6 18.9 n/a
1994 331 20.2 16.4 0
1995 411 25.5 16.1 n/a
1996 411 25.5 16.1 n/a
1997 426 25.9 16.4 8.9
1998 462 28.7 16.1 6.7
1999 477 30.6 15.6 7.8
2000 379 27.1 14.0 9.2
2001 409 29.8 13.7 12.5
2002 473 34.9 13.6 15.2
2003 473 34.9 13.6 15.2
2004 501 37.4 13.4 15.6
2005 564 38.4 14.7 16.7
2006 614 42.2 14.5 13.8
2007 639 41.1 15.5 16.4
2008 638 46.3 13.8 16.1
2009 666 46.7 14.3 21.9
2010 752 47.3 15.8 22.1
2011 621 41.3 15.0 23.5
2012 579 39.7 14.5 24.7
2013 610 40.7 14.9 23
2014 617 45.1 13.6 27.1
2015 632 45.0 14.0 29.1
2016 645 48.0 13.4 21.9
2017 636 48.0 13.2 22
2018 627 45.9 13.6 23.1
2019 617 44.8 13.7 24.6
2020 593 45.4 13.0 26
2021 585 42.8 13.6 25.3
2022 573 40.5 14.1 24.6
2023 568 41.8 13.5 31.2
2024 530 42.2 12.5 27

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 South Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $327 (3.2%) $9,797 (96.8%) $10,124
2020 $361 (3.3%) $10,479 (96.7%) $10,840
2021 $787 (7.6%) $9,518 (92.4%) $10,305
2022 $1,042 (9.7%) $9,676 (90.3%) $10,717

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grain Valley South 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 139th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 459 Middle schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley South Middle School)58.163.3
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)55.961.2
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley South Middle School)4447.5
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)49.544.1
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley South Middle School)67.270.9
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)54.859.1
 4.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley South Middle School)47.839
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)48.342
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley South Middle School)20.355.2
 34.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)24.146.9
 22.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Grain Valley South Middle School)4852.6
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Grain Valley R-V)48.554.2
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley South Middle School)5963.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)56.558.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students617568
 7.9%
African American1615
 6.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian55
Hispanic5044
 12%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White504456
 9.5%
Two or More Races4046
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.6%31.2%
 6.5%


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Grain Valley South Middle School ranks 52nd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Grain Valley South Middle School.

Students at Grain Valley South Middle School are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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