Central Elementary School vs. Pierce City Middle School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Pierce City Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Pierce City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 131 students in grades 6-8, Pierce City Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
346 students
131 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1001 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
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Kindergarten Students
53
-
Grade 1 Students
48
-
Grade 2 Students
53
-
Grade 3 Students
48
-
Grade 4 Students
49
-
Grade 5 Students
56
-
Grade 6 Students
-
40
Grade 7 Students
-
44
Grade 8 Students
-
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
89%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
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Diversity Score
0.21
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
15%
