Serving 678 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 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (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 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 0.44, 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
#1036 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1036 out of 1,763 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
678 students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Virgil I Grissom Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 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
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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