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Virgil I Grissom Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Tinley Park, Illinois · Kirby SD 140
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students627
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo
Virgil I Grissom
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
627
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
18%-35.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Virgil I Grissom Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Tinley Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 627 students. It is part of the Kirby SD 140 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictKirby SD 140
County17031
CityTinley Park
ZIP60477
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172127002402

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment627
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino15.2%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native72.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
4.5%
Asian
5.2%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %18%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)