- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sterling Heights, MI
Grissom Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grissom Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263519007108
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grissom Middle School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grissom Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grissom Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Warren Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263519007108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Grissom Middle School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263519007108 · Sterling Heights, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 22:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Mott High School (1,335 students)
Grissom Middle School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grissom Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Mott Hi
Warren Mott High School
1,335 students
- Sterling Heigh
Sterling Heights Senior Hs
1,262 students
- Cousino Senior
Cousino Senior High School
1,250 students
- This school
Grissom Middle School
703 students
- Carter Middle
Carter Middle School
679 students
- Beer Middle Sc
Beer Middle School
665 students
What this shows Grissom Middle School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grissom Middle School compares
Grissom Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 703 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Asian 21.2%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Grissom Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Warren Consolidated Schools reports $17,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grissom Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Heights Senior Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cousino Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carter Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beer Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grissom Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grissom Middle School
How many students attend Grissom Middle School?
Grissom Middle School has 703 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grissom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grissom Middle School is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grissom Middle School?
78.3% of students at Grissom Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grissom Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grissom Middle School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grissom Middle School?
Grissom Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grissom Middle School rank among middle schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Grissom Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sterling Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren Consolidated Schools?
Besides Grissom Middle School, Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students), Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students), and Cousino Senior High School (1,250 students). See the Warren Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.