Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virgil I Grissom Middle School serves the south part of Mishawaka, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 91.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virgil I Grissom Middle School's student population of 662 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1020 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and white (blue accent)
School Mascot
Guardsmen
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virgil I Grissom Middle School's ranking?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is ranked #1020 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Virgil I Grissom Middle School often compared to?
Virgil I Grissom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schmucker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
662 students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Virgil I Grissom Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Virgil I Grissom Middle School offer ?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Virgil I Grissom Middle School part of?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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