Grandview C-4, MO - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Grandview C-4

Grandview C-4 is a public school district in Jackson County, Missouri, serving students from preschool through twelfth grade. The district is comprehensive in grade span, operating seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, an alternative school, and an early childhood center that together enroll a student population that is about that size for a full PK-12 system. The student body is diverse. Approximately half of the students are Black, a substantial share are Hispanic, and a smaller share are White, with smaller groups of students who are Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or of two or more races. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, who receive special education services, or who are English learners were not available.

On state assessments in math, reading, and science, Grandview C-4's results place it above the midpoint among Jackson County's districts. This is a mixed picture. Across the tested grades, roughly a quarter to a third of students scored proficient or above in English language arts, with a slightly narrower range. In math, performance is weaker and varies more by grade. The share of students reaching proficiency in math is broadly similar across elementary and middle school grades, with one notable exception: eighth-grade math proficiency drops markedly compared to the other middle school grades, a pattern a parent may want to ask the district about. In science, tested in fifth and eighth grades, proficiency rates are in the mid-twenties, consistent with the district's overall pattern of roughly a quarter of students meeting the state bar.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is below the midpoint among Jackson County's districts, meaning a larger share of students are missing significant school time than in many neighboring systems. This is an indicator of student engagement and attendance support that a family may wish to explore further with the schools. Per-pupil spending at Grandview C-4 is in the middle range, in the lower half, compared to other districts in the county. No graduation rate data were available, so that measure could not be assessed.

Housing in the district's attendance area spans a wide range. The lowest home values are in the Grandview zip code itself, which carries the most weight in the district's overall housing figure. Higher values appear in portions of Kansas City and Lee's Summit that lie within the district's boundaries. The weighted average home value in the district sits somewhat above the national median but below what you would find in the most expensive Jackson County suburbs. Home values have risen modestly in the past year, roughly in line with the national pace. Rents in the district also vary, with the highest rents in the Lee's Summit area and the lowest in portions of Kansas City, and have increased at a rate similar to home values. For a family buying or renting, the district contains both more affordable and more expensive pockets.

The search for recent district-level changes such as bond issues, tax levies, curriculum shifts, or construction projects turned up only standard directory information. No significant recent changes of lasting interest to parents were identified in publicly available sources. A family moving into the area would want to check directly with the district office for any upcoming facility plans, program additions, or budget developments.

For a parent or resident, Grandview C-4 offers a diverse, mid-sized district with academic performance that places it in the middle to upper-middle part of the Jackson County pack, though the absolute proficiency rates suggest many students are not yet meeting the state standard, particularly in math and science. The chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that warrants a closer look at individual school attendance cultures and support systems. Housing options within the district boundaries vary significantly, giving families a range of price points to consider. The district's alternative school is available for students who may need a different setting.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,689

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 29%

Black 45%

White 17%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

30%

34%

Gr 4

28%

30%

Gr 5

28%

41%

Gr 6

26%

39%

Gr 7

31%

28%

Gr 8

32%

37%

Math

Gr 3

29%

31%

Gr 4

28%

30%

Gr 5

21%

36%

Gr 6

25%

35%

Gr 7

29%

22%

Gr 8

10%

15%

Science

Gr 5

23%

26%

Gr 8

27%

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

GRANDVIEW ALTERNATIVE SCH.

HIGH GROVE Early Childhood

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

30%

Grade 3

29%

Grade 4

28%

Grade 5

29%

Grade 6

26%

Grade 7

13%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

29%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

34%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

24%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$354,477

Year-over-year change+3.4%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$220K to $511K

vs. state typical1.34x

vs. national typical0.96x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
64030	Grandview	$220K	+3.1%	31.9%
64149	Kansas City	$511K	+5.2%	21.7%
64145	Kansas City	$419K	+3.5%	14.8%
64146	Kansas City	$291K	+2.3%	12.8%
64082	Lees Summit	$466K	+2.0%	8.4%
64131	Kansas City	$256K	+1.5%	1.3%
64114	Kansas City	$302K	+1.4%	1.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,470/mo

Year-over-year change+4.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,286 to $1,776/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
64030	Grandview	$1,391	+3.9%	31.9%
64082	Lees Summit	$1,776	+4.1%	8.4%
64131	Kansas City	$1,286	+4.3%	1.3%
64114	Kansas City	$1,640	+4.7%	1.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,789/mo

Home price / national median income4.2x

Annual rent / national median income21.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$319/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$265,398 (+2.8% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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