Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
School Mascot
Turtle
School Rankings
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Turtle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School is ranked #1351 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W.g. Coleman Elementary School, James G. Brumfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School?
542 students attend Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School?
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School offer ?
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School part of?
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School is part of Fauquier County School District.
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