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#1243 of 1,823 schools in IN
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Middle School · Penn-harris-madison School Corp · Mishawaka, IN
A Penn-harris-madison School Corp middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
13881 Kern Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544
- Math 41% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virgil I Grissom Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virgil I Grissom Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,808/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mishawaka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,873
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Ironwood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Oaklawn Campus ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| New Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penn-harris-madison School Corp
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is listed in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is a public middle school in Mishawaka, IN, part of Penn-harris-madison School Corp, serving approximately 648 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virgil I Grissom Middle School
What grades does Virgil I Grissom Middle School serve?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virgil I Grissom Middle School rank in IN?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks #1,243 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Virgil I Grissom Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virgil I Grissom Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Virgil I Grissom Middle School a charter school?
No, Virgil I Grissom Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virgil I Grissom Middle School a Title I school?
No, Virgil I Grissom Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
45.5% of students at Virgil I Grissom Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (574) 633-4061
- Area population (ZIP 46544)
- 31,138
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46544; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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