Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pierce ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pierce School serves the northeast part of Brookline, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pierce's student population of 592 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pierce ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce's ranking?
Pierce is ranked #89 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pierce often compared to?
Pierceis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence, Michael Driscoll by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Pierce?
592 students attend Pierce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pierce students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierce?
Pierce has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pierce offer ?
Pierce offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pierce part of?
Pierce is part of Brookline School District.
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