Pierce Middle School

15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 529 students in grades 5-8, Pierce Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pierce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Pierce Middle School's student population of 529 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pierce Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#314 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierce Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierce Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pierce Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
7%
18%
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White
81%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Pierce Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pierce Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pierce Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #314 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pierce Middle School?
529 students attend Pierce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pierce Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Middle School?
Pierce Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pierce Middle School offer ?
Pierce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce Middle School part of?
Pierce Middle School is part of Grosse Pointe School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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