Elm Road Elementary School vs Virgil I Grissom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Road Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Elm Road Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana | Virgil I Grissom Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 1,053 | #164 of 335 |
| National rank | #11924 of 50,301 | #7096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 503 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 43% |
| city | Mishawaka | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 52.5).
- •Elm Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Elm Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Elm Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 50.6%).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 503.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elm Road Elementary School better than Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Road Elementary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 52.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elm Road Elementary School and Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mishawaka and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Road Elementary School: 503. Virgil I Grissom Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Road Elementary School and Virgil I Grissom Middle School rank in Indiana?
Elm Road Elementary School is 183rd of 1,053 and Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 164th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).