Virgil I Grissom Middle School

17000 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 596 students in grades 6-8, Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Virgil I Grissom Middle School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
596 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#734 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Virgil I Grissom Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Virgil I Grissom Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virgil I Grissom Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
15%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Virgil I Grissom Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
17%
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White
71%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Virgil I Grissom Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Virgil I Grissom Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virgil I Grissom Middle School's ranking?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is ranked #734 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Virgil I Grissom Middle School often compared to?
Virgil I Grissom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Middle School, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
596 students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Virgil I Grissom Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virgil I Grissom Middle School offer ?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Virgil I Grissom Middle School part of?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is part of Kirby SD 140 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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