Grissom Middle School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grissom Middle School
Sterling Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
703 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Grissom Middle School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Jefferson Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 485 | #834 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11920 of 15,369 | #28923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 703 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 51% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 30.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •Grissom Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Grissom Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 79.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.0).
- •Grissom Middle School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 408.
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 Middle School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 30.0 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 Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grissom Middle School: 703. Jefferson Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grissom Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Grissom Middle School is 376th of 485 and Jefferson Elementary School is 834th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).