Serving 648 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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virgil I Grissom Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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 0.46, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Guardsmen
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
648 students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Virgil I Grissom Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than 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 Corporation School District.
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