- Jackson Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (364 vs. 185).
- Jackson Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (91 vs. 0).
- Virgil I Grissom Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Jackson Middle School (131 vs. 53).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Jackson Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (364 vs. 185).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Virgil I Grissom Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Jackson Middle School (131 vs. 53).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Jackson Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Virgil I Grissom Middle School (91 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Virgil I Grissom Middle School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Jackson Middle School (3 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Virgil I Grissom Middle School
1 metric was reported by Virgil I Grissom Middle School. Comparable data for Jackson Middle School is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
224.7:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
$11,140.93
Jackson Middle School
$17,586.96
Local revenue share
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
27.1%
Jackson Middle School
28.7%
State revenue share
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
66.3%
Jackson Middle School
48.6%
Federal revenue share
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
6.6%
Jackson Middle School
22.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
16%
Jackson Middle School
47.6%
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.