Grandview R-II School District

11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050-4000
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grandview R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,501 students in Grandview R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Grandview R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
4,501 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grandview R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#323 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
40%
49%
43%
30-34%
38%
65%
89.3%
(2022-23)
4.4%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
24%
15%
% White
66%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $5,459 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 64% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $4,973 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,459
$17,244
Spending / Student
$4,973
$16,653

Best Grandview R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3291
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Grandview High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3931
Gr: 5-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3941
Gr: K-12 | 3,895 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grandview R-II School District?
Grandview R-II School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,501 students.
What is the rank of Grandview R-II School District?
Grandview R-II School District is ranked #335 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grandview R-II School District?
66% of Grandview R-II School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grandview R-II School District?
Grandview R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Grandview R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $4,973 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,501 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 65% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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