Pierce School

1101 W Vernon Dr
Flint, MI 48503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pierce School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Pierce School's student population of 114 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
114 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pierce School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pierce School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierce School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierce School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pierce School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pierce School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pierce School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pierce School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
76%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pierce School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pierce School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pierce School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pierce School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Pierce School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pierce School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pierce School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pierce School's ranking?
Pierce School is ranked #2834 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pierce School often compared to?
Pierce Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownell Stem Academy, Potter School, Weston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pierce School?
114 students attend Pierce School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pierce School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce School?
Pierce School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pierce School offer ?
Pierce School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pierce School part of?
Pierce School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
In what neighborhood is Pierce School located?
Pierce School is located in the East Village neighborhood of Flint, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in East Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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