Grain Valley South Middle Schl vs Matthews Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grain Valley South Middle Schl
Grain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
Matthews Elem.
Grain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Grain Valley South Middle Schl Grain Valley, Missouri | Matthews Elem. Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 392 | #373 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #3181 of 15,369 | #15993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 516 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| city | Grain Valley | Grain Valley |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 63.2).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 37.4%).
- •Matthews Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.3).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl is the larger school with 516 students compared with 422.
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 Grain Valley South Middle Schl better than Matthews Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Grain Valley South Middle Schl ranks higher (70.7 vs 63.2 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 Grain Valley South Middle Schl and Matthews Elem.?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Grain Valley and Grain Valley in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grain Valley South Middle Schl: 516. Matthews Elem.: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grain Valley South Middle Schl and Matthews Elem. rank in Missouri?
Grain Valley South Middle Schl is 48th of 392 and Matthews Elem. is 373rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).