Grand River Township’s public schools outscore 66% of Missouri districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Grand River Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 44% of students in Grand River Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Grand River Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 449 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Grand River Township’s, its schools beat 61%, lower than their 66% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 43% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,890 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Cameron Intermediate School, then Cameron Veterans Middle, then Cameron High. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Grand River Township’s grade
B+: better than 66% of Missouri school districts, #117 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Grand River Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Grand River Township
Parkview Elem.
Grades PK–2 · 440 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
Kindergarten in Grand River Township
Parkview Elem.
Grades PK–2 · 440 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
1st grade in Grand River Township
Parkview Elem.
Grades PK–2 · 440 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
2nd grade in Grand River Township
Parkview Elem.
Grades PK–2 · 440 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
3rd grade in Grand River Township
Cameron Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 391 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
4th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 391 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
5th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 391 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
6th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron Veterans Middle
Grades 6–8 · 317 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
7th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron Veterans Middle
Grades 6–8 · 317 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
8th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron Veterans Middle
Grades 6–8 · 317 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
9th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron High
Grades 9–12 · 453 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
10th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron High
Grades 9–12 · 453 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
11th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron High
Grades 9–12 · 453 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
12th grade in Grand River Township
Cameron High
Grades 9–12 · 453 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Cameron
Grand River Township’s public schools are run by Cameron R-I School District, which also serves Adams, Cameron, Colfax and Kidder and others. Parts of Grand River Township (4% of its land) are served by Osborn R-O instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Grand River Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Grand River Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Township | B+ | Cameron R-I |
| Colfax | — | Winston R-VI PK–12 · Cameron R-I PK–12 |
| Colfax Township | — | Osborn R-O |
| Kidder | B | Cameron R-I PK–12 · Hamilton R-II PK–12 |
| Adams | — | Maysville R-I PK–12 · Cameron R-I PK–12 |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Cameron R-I with Grand River Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Grand River Township
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Western Mo Correctional Center).
Questions about Grand River Township’s schools
Are Grand River Township’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Grand River Township children attend outscore 66% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #117 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Grand River Township in?
Cameron R-I School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,601 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Grand River Township are served by Osborn R-O.
Where do Grand River Township kids go to high school?
Cameron High in Cameron, with 453 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Grand River Township’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Cameron R-I School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Grand River Township spend per student?
$12,890 in Cameron R-I School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Grand River Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Grand River Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.