Grissom Middle School

35701 RYAN RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310

www.wcskids.net

697 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Grissom Middle School, located at 35701 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Warren Consolidated Schools (WCS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility is situated in a prominent area of Sterling Heights, serving a diverse local community and adhering to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive environment.

The school offers a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also providing various elective opportunities to help students explore their interests. Beyond the classroom, Grissom Middle School encourages student engagement through extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which aim to build character, teamwork, and social responsibility. For families seeking detailed information on enrollment, school policies, or district updates, the official website at [www.wcskids.net](http://www.wcskids.net) serves as the primary resource for news and communication.

697

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grissom Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	11
Black	71
Asian	103
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
485 (69.6 %)
Asian
103 (14.8 %)
Black
71 (10.2 %)
Two or More
25 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
11 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Warren Consolidated Schools
Phone:	(586)698-4310
Website:	http://www.wcskids.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 255

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 225