Brandon Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades 6-8, Brandon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 737 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
457 students
737 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1547 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
150
244
Grade 7 Students
137
239
Grade 8 Students
170
254
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
86%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%