Grissom Elementary School vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 268 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grissom Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Southside Middle School
Muncie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Grissom Elementary School Muncie, Indiana | Southside Middle School Muncie, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1025 of 1,053 | #318 of 335 |
| National rank | #45392 of 50,301 | #13237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 411 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 19% |
| city | Muncie | Muncie |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 19.1).
- •Southside Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Grissom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 85.7%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.2).
- •Southside Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 411.
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 Grissom Elementary School better than Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Middle School ranks higher (23.0 vs 19.1 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 Grissom Elementary School and Southside Middle School?
About 268 m in a straight line, between Muncie and Muncie in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grissom Elementary School: 411. Southside Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grissom Elementary School and Southside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Grissom Elementary School is 1025th of 1,053 and Southside Middle School is 318th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).