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 352 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 156 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 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
352 students
156 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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
40
-
Kindergarten Students
54
-
Grade 1 Students
53
-
Grade 2 Students
46
-
Grade 3 Students
57
-
Grade 4 Students
49
-
Grade 5 Students
53
-
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Grade 7 Students
-
47
Grade 8 Students
-
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
88%
85%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
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Diversity Score
0.22
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
