Pierce Middle School

5145 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 745 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pierce Middle School's student population of 745 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
745 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Pierce Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.46, 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)
#1775 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
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.
41%
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.
33%
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
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
8%
18%
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White
72%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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.
0.46
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
51%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 #1775 out of 3,069 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
745 students attend Pierce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pierce Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pierce Middle School offer ?
Pierce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pierce Middle School part of?
Pierce Middle School is part of Waterford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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