Brownell Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School
Should I attend Brownell Middle School or Pierce Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brownell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Pierce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades 5-8, Brownell Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 512 students in grades 5-8, Pierce Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
593 students
512 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#280 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
151
118
Grade 6 Students
140
131
Grade 7 Students
141
128
Grade 8 Students
161
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
83%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
