Serving 733 students in grades 6-8, Pierce Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pierce Middle School serves the southwest part of Waterford, MI, covering an area of approximately 19.7 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pierce Middle School's student population of 733 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring, Educating, and Empowering to Thrive
School Rankings
Pierce Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1926 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce Middle School's ranking?
Pierce Middle School is ranked #1926 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pierce Middle School often compared to?
Pierce Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pierce Middle School?
733 students attend Pierce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pierce Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierce Middle School?
Pierce Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pierce Middle School offer ?
Pierce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce Middle School part of?
Pierce Middle School is part of Waterford School District.
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