Virgil I Grissom Middle School

Virgil I Grissom Middle School serves 578 students in grades 6-8 in Tinley Park's suburban community. With 49 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. Academically, Grissom Middle School demonstrates solid performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #612 out of 3,819 Illinois schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide.

The school's academic score of 7.4 reflects steady educational outcomes, though English Language Arts proficiency at 37% across grade levels indicates room for continued growth and support in literacy development. The school serves a stable middle-class community where families value education, with a median household income of $90,712 and 33% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low 6.2% poverty rate and median home values around $247,000 reflect the area's economic stability.

Located on 80th Avenue, Grissom Middle School sits within Tinley Park's large suburban setting in Cook County, providing students with a community-oriented environment that balances small-town feel with access to broader metropolitan resources and opportunities.