Grain Valley Schools ranks 1st among all Jackson County schools in latest APR score report

Grain Valley Schools is ranked first among all Jackson Coiunty Schools the latest APR scores released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) report for school districts across the state. 

DESE uses an Annual Performance Report (APR) to score districts on their performance and improvement, measured through DESE's Missouri School Improvement Program. 
 
As a district, Grain Valley scored 92% overall, up from 84.7% the previous year. The data used in this APR is from last spring (2025). Scoring 92% places Grain Valley Schools first among all Jackson County schools, third in the Kansas City metro area, and in the top 10% of schools statewide.

"This year’s score is a strong affirmation for the focus our teachers and leaders have placed on student success. We also benefit greatly from strong working relationships between families and school," Superintendent Dr. Brad Welle said.

In a release to parents this afternoon, the district highlighted key results and next steps for the district, including:

1. In English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, schools achieved substantial growth in student performance, contributing significantly to the rise in our overall APR score. In both English Language Arts and Mathematics performance, students earned 100% of the points.
2. Success Ready Student performance for advanced credit also hit 100%, demonstrating that all students are successfully participating in advanced coursework, career training, or other college and career preparation experiences.
3. The district's graduation rate earned 100% of the points, with more than 92% of high school students graduating in four years.
4. The district's continuous improvement score, which accounts for 30% of our overall score, reached 98.3% this year. 
5. The district also noted attendance as a top priority, coming within just nine-tenths of a percent of meeting last spring's goal.