At a glance
Reported students
662
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512
Virgil I Grissom Middle School: 662 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 674
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mishawaka. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp. NCES reports 662 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Virgil I Grissom Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.9
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black8.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Discovery Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
941 reported students
Schmucker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,041 reported students
Horizon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
679 reported students
Northpoint Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
577 reported students
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
513 reported students
Walt Disney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
Public schools near Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schmucker Middle School Middle · Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp | 06–08 | 1,041 | 5 mi |
| John J Young Middle School Middle · School City of Mishawaka | 07–08 | 709 | 5.3 mi |
| Jackson Middle School Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 537 | 5.3 mi |
| Jimtown Junior High School Middle · Baugo Community Schools | 07–08 | 305 | 6.1 mi |
| Jefferson Traditional School Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 591 | 6.6 mi |
| North Wood Middle School Middle · Wa-Nee Community Schools | 06–08 | 653 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Virgil I Grissom Middle School
What grades does Virgil I Grissom Middle School serve?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.
How many students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School reported 662 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 674 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 662 students and 42.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Virgil I Grissom Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Virgil I Grissom Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Virgil I Grissom Middle School in?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, based in Mishawaka, IN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Schmucker Middle School (5 mi), John J Young Middle School (5.3 mi), Jackson Middle School (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.