Serving 158 students in grades 6-8, Pierce City Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pierce City Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pierce City school district, covering approximately 123.1 square miles. The area typically requires a 10-15 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 12.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pierce City Middle School's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pierce City Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce City Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce City Middle School's ranking?
Pierce City Middle School is ranked #1038 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pierce City Middle School often compared to?
Pierce City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce City High School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pierce City Middle School?
158 students attend Pierce City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pierce City Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierce City Middle School?
Pierce City Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pierce City Middle School offer ?
Pierce City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce City Middle School part of?
Pierce City Middle School is part of Pierce City R-VI School District.
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