Buckner Elem. vs Grain Valley North Middle Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
Grain Valley North Middle Schl
Grain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
| Measure | Buckner Elem. Independence, Missouri | Grain Valley North Middle Schl Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #387 of 1,159 | #69 of 392 |
| National rank | #16437 of 50,301 | #3784 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 327 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Independence | Grain Valley |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grain Valley North Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 62.5).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Grain Valley North Middle Schl does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Grain Valley North Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 45.6%).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.5).
- •Grain Valley North Middle Schl is the larger school with 527 students compared with 327.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckner Elem. better than Grain Valley North Middle Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Grain Valley North Middle Schl ranks higher (68.0 vs 62.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buckner Elem. and Grain Valley North Middle Schl?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Independence and Grain Valley in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Elem.: 327. Grain Valley North Middle Schl: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Elem. and Grain Valley North Middle Schl rank in Missouri?
Buckner Elem. is 387th of 1,159 and Grain Valley North Middle Schl is 69th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).