Grissom Middle School

Summary:

Grissom Middle School is a public middle school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving 697 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Warren Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 365 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grissom Middle School faces several challenges, including a student population that is predominantly White (69.58%) compared to nearby schools, lower academic performance than state and district averages, and high chronic absenteeism rates reaching over 50% in recent years. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.42% to 84.22%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While per-student spending has increased, from $11,531 in 2019-2020 to $15,850 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, remains lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels.

When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Carter Middle School and Beer Middle School, Grissom Middle School generally performs worse academically and has higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 499th out of 792 Michigan middle schools in 2018-2019 to 570th out of 897 in 2023-2024, suggesting that it is struggling to keep pace with its peers across the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 35701 Ryan Rd
       Sterling Heights, MI  48310-4434


(586) 698-4310

District: Warren Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
570th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,850 Help


Students who attend Grissom Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sterling Heights Senior High School

Feeder schools for Grissom Middle School:

Elementary:    Holden Elementary School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Susick Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.6%
Asian:
14.8%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Compare Details Grissom Middle School ranks worse than 63.5% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), Asian (14.8%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Warren Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grissom Middle School is 21.3. 3 middle schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grissom Middle School is $15,850. 2 middle schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grissom Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grissom Middle School 570th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Grissom Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Warren Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren Consolidated Schools 365th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grissom Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.47 527th 806 34.6%
2007 51.09 523rd 823 36.5%
2008 50.36 551st 839 34.3%
2009 54.87 521st 847 38.5%
2010 42.96 626th 851 26.4%
2011 40.73 636th 858 25.9%
2012 40.55 581st 900 35.4%
2013 34.44 644th 919 29.9%
2014 33.12 659th 921 28.4%
2015 43.47 536th 919 41.7%
2016 37.65 564th 894 36.9%
2017 28.53 579th 821 29.5%
2018 43.88 492nd 838 41.3%
2019 36.66 499th 792 37.0%
2021 16.82 593rd 675 12.1%
2022 25.17 578th 776 25.5%
2023 33.17 573rd 883 35.1%
2024 34.38 570th 897 36.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.36 95th 154 38.3%
2019 23.38 38th 46 17.4%
2023 27.97 52nd 72 27.8%
2024 21.15 76th 88 13.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.07 246th 377 34.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.20 379th 815 53.5%
2019 44.10 380th 672 43.5%
2021 22.94 443rd 523 15.3%
2022 31.68 491st 691 28.9%
2023 41.77 463rd 825 43.9%
2024 46.34 410th 836 51.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.37 459th 794 42.2%
2019 33.20 445th 658 32.4%
2021 15.39 476th 521 8.6%
2022 23.72 518th 657 21.2%
2023 27.59 561st 770 27.1%
2024 34.28 501st 771 35.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.63 465th 797 41.7%
2019 32.54 440th 639 31.1%
2021 12.20 503rd 540 6.9%
2022 18.77 560th 658 14.9%
2023 31.40 531st 776 31.6%
2024 27.07 584th 786 25.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 73rd 104 29.8%
2019 41.88 33rd 48 31.3%
2021 18.57 33rd 39 15.4%
2022 24.86 43rd 57 24.6%
2023 23.74 68th 87 21.8%
2024 24.48 70th 88 20.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.86 113th 366 69.1%
2023 40.10 168th 310 45.8%
2024 58.61 89th 300 70.3%
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Rank History for White students at Grissom Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.38 563rd 678 17.0%
2019 19.74 526th 624 15.7%
2021 7.20 567th 577 1.7%
2022 11.48 597th 638 6.4%
2023 16.89 604th 688 12.2%
2024 15.92 621st 701 11.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Grissom Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 543 9 21 6 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1989 481 7 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1990 448 3 23 0 1 n/a n/a -1 474
1991 393 4 21 0 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 386 8 22 0 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 443 8 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 443 10 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 414 7 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1996 414 7 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1997 426 12 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 732 36 22 7 2 n/a n/a 0 799
1999 452 18 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 467 18 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 475 20 15 1 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 463 37 22 2 6 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 463 37 22 2 6 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 696 41 31 6 7 n/a n/a 0 781
2005 712 38 30 8 5 n/a n/a 0 793
2006 675 36 29 6 1 n/a n/a 10 757
2007 630 55 35 10 1 n/a n/a 12 743
2008 620 61 40 7 2 n/a n/a 11 741
2009 615 60 39 8 2 n/a n/a 12 736
2010 589 63 49 2 3 n/a n/a 3 709
2011 611 69 52 2 2 5 9 0 750
2012 554 76 71 7 4 4 11 0 727
2013 559 78 76 12 3 5 15 0 748
2014 516 69 84 14 2 3 13 0 701
2015 638 69 81 12 1 4 5 0 810
2016 665 69 76 14 0 2 6 0 832
2017 671 62 90 13 1 0 5 0 842
2018 623 52 89 22 1 0 8 0 795
2019 627 59 82 19 1 0 20 0 808
2020 599 59 77 12 0 0 24 0 771
2021 572 58 64 11 0 0 30 0 735
2022 511 64 79 7 0 0 33 0 694
2023 485 71 103 11 1 1 25 0 697

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grissom Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 580 n/a n/a n/a
1989 518 n/a n/a 3.9
1990 474 52.0 9.1 4.9
1991 419 n/a n/a n/a
1992 417 n/a n/a n/a
1993 472 n/a 0.0 10
1994 473 26.4 17.9 13.3
1995 440 25.8 17.1 12.7
1996 440 25.8 17.1 12.7
1997 453 26.0 17.4 15.5
1998 799 29.0 27.6 11.3
1999 488 30.0 16.3 19.9
2000 502 29.5 17.0 27.9
2001 513 30.3 16.9 27.5
2002 530 31.0 17.1 39.1
2003 530 31.0 17.1 39.1
2004 781 39.1 20.0 31.5
2005 793 43.1 18.4 34.8
2006 757 38.5 19.7 37.2
2007 743 37.3 19.9 38.6
2008 741 38.6 19.2 47.4
2009 736 33.5 22.0 48.5
2010 709 31.5 22.5 58.5
2011 750 36.6 20.4 61.6
2012 727 37.0 19.6 64.4
2013 748 35.0 21.3 67.6
2014 701 36.7 19.1 68.9
2015 810 38.0 21.3 71.6
2016 832 38.0 21.8 70.2
2017 842 36.0 23.3 74.5
2018 795 37.3 21.3 77.9
2019 808 37.3 21.6 79.1
2020 771 35.7 21.5 80.3
2021 735 35.0 21.0 83
2022 694 34.0 20.4 82.4
2023 697 32.6 21.3 84.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grissom Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 580 n/a n/a n/a
1989 518 n/a n/a 3.9
1990 474 52.0 9.1 4.9
1991 419 n/a n/a n/a
1992 417 n/a n/a n/a
1993 472 n/a 0.0 10
1994 473 26.4 17.9 13.3
1995 440 25.8 17.1 12.7
1996 440 25.8 17.1 12.7
1997 453 26.0 17.4 15.5
1998 799 29.0 27.6 11.3
1999 488 30.0 16.3 19.9
2000 502 29.5 17.0 27.9
2001 513 30.3 16.9 27.5
2002 530 31.0 17.1 39.1
2003 530 31.0 17.1 39.1
2004 781 39.1 20.0 31.5
2005 793 43.1 18.4 34.8
2006 757 38.5 19.7 37.2
2007 743 37.3 19.9 38.6
2008 741 38.6 19.2 47.4
2009 736 33.5 22.0 48.5
2010 709 31.5 22.5 58.5
2011 750 36.6 20.4 61.6
2012 727 37.0 19.6 64.4
2013 748 35.0 21.3 67.6
2014 701 36.7 19.1 68.9
2015 810 38.0 21.3 71.6
2016 832 38.0 21.8 70.2
2017 842 36.0 23.3 74.5
2018 795 37.3 21.3 77.9
2019 808 37.3 21.6 79.1
2020 771 35.7 21.5 80.3
2021 735 35.0 21.0 83
2022 694 34.0 20.4 82.4
2023 697 32.6 21.3 84.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grissom Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,154 (10.2%) $10,208 (89.8%) $11,362
2020 $1,210 (10.5%) $10,321 (89.5%) $11,531
2021 $1,949 (15.3%) $10,786 (84.7%) $12,735
2022 $2,237 (16.0%) $11,719 (84.0%) $13,956
2023 $2,228 (14.1%) $13,622 (85.9%) $15,850

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grissom Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 499th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 573rd of 883 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grissom Middle School)48.638.3
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)42.134.7
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Grissom Middle School)22.124.9
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Warren Consolidated Schools)25.525
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grissom Middle School)44.831.3
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)43.336.8
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Grissom Middle School)21.220.3
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Warren Consolidated Schools)26.724
 2.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grissom Middle School)10.110.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Warren Consolidated Schools)22.519.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grissom Middle School)57.852.3
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)62.159.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grissom Middle School)27.120.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Warren Consolidated Schools)33.227.2
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students808697
 13.7%
African American5971
 20.3%
American Indian11
Asian82103
 25.6%
Hispanic1911
 42.1%
Pacific Islander01
White627485
 22.6%
Two or More Races2025
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.1%84.2%
 5.1%


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Grissom Middle School ranks 570th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Grissom Middle School usually go on to attend Sterling Heights Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Grissom Middle School.

Students at Grissom Middle School are 70% White, 15% Asian, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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