Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, Grissom Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grissom Middle School serves the northwest part of Sterling Heights, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grissom Middle School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
703 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Grissom Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grissom Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
21%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
63%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grissom Middle School's ranking?
Grissom Middle School is ranked #2078 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grissom Middle School often compared to?
Grissom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malow Junior High School, Crissman Elementary School, Royal Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Grissom Middle School?
703 students attend Grissom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grissom Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grissom Middle School?
Grissom Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grissom Middle School offer ?
Grissom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grissom Middle School part of?
Grissom Middle School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools.
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