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School Comparison

Schmucker Middle School
vs.
Virgil I Grissom Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Schmucker Middle School
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
  • Schmucker Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (236 vs. 131).
  • Schmucker Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (327.7:1 vs. 224.7:1).
  • Virgil I Grissom Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Schmucker Middle School (87 vs. 27).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Schmucker Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (211 vs. 185).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Schmucker Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (236 vs. 131).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Virgil I Grissom Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Schmucker Middle School (87 vs. 27).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Schmucker Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (327.7:1 vs. 224.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Schmucker Middle School
$11,140.93
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
$11,140.93
Local revenue share
Schmucker Middle School
27.1%
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
27.1%
State revenue share
Schmucker Middle School
66.3%
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
66.3%
Federal revenue share
Schmucker Middle School
6.6%
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
6.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Schmucker Middle School
16%
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
16%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
St. Joseph County
$64,885
St. Joseph County
$64,885
Poverty rate
St. Joseph County
14.6%
St. Joseph County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Joseph County
32.6%
St. Joseph County
32.6%
Unemployment rate
St. Joseph County
4.9%
St. Joseph County
4.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.