Serving 697 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 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grissom Middle School's student population of 697 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grissom Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grissom Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2181 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 #2181 out of 3,069 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 Crissman Elementary School, Malow Junior High School, Royal Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
697 students attend Grissom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Grissom Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grissom Middle School?
Grissom Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grissom Middle School offer ?
Grissom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grissom Middle School part of?
Grissom Middle School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools School District.
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