Pierce Middle School

Public 6-8

5511 N Hesperides St
Tampa, FL 33614-5413

(813) 872-5344

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1014^th of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,413

Feeder schools for Pierce Middle School:

Elementary:	Alexander Elementary School
	Cannella Elementary School
	Crestwood Elementary School
	Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 845

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.2%

African American:

11.1%

White:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pierce Middle School ranks worse than 85.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 35^th among 44 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.2%), African American (11.1%), White (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pierce Middle School is 19.6, which is the 19^th best among 44 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Pierce Middle School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierce Middle School is $8,413. 29 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pierce Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce Middle School 1014^th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Pierce Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 47^th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pierce Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	33.90	421^st	593	29.0%
2005	27.79	470^th	602	21.9%
2006	27.12	506^th	675	25.0%
2007	28.25	550^th	736	25.3%
2008	24.77	585^th	740	20.9%
2009	23.24	615^th	780	21.2%
2010	27.53	636^th	839	24.2%
2011	26.58	683^rd	891	23.3%
2012	22.85	701^st	897	21.9%
2013	23.64	747^th	956	21.9%
2014	21.38	811^th	999	18.8%
2016	24.93	762^nd	997	23.6%
2017	23.37	813^th	1031	21.1%
2018	24.37	795^th	1035	23.2%
2019	25.65	853^rd	1099	22.4%
2021	22.98	892^nd	1136	21.5%
2022	24.14	902^nd	1148	21.4%
2023	17.40	1009^th	1177	14.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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25%

75%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2023

No tienen Ética profesional, no saben resolver problemas con los estudiantes. Luego de mi hija a ver peleado con una nińa en la escuela, aún siguen los acosos constantemente de parte de las nińas y ellos no toman acción. Close Quote

by a citizen
Sunday, July 1, 2018

I attended Pierce middle school in the 90s. It was trash school then and doesn’t seem to have improved much at all. I’m lucky I made it out without being beaten or stabbed. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 2, 2010

Very satisfied with the school. Teachers will work with your child and administrators are good. Some people get a misperception of the school based from hear say. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, April 7, 2010

My daughter attended this school and unfortunately my grandson is now attending - but this will be his ONLY year at this school. He was an A student and on the Dean's Honor Roll for the previous 2 years at his previous school (also in Hillsborough County). This is one of the worst schools in the district and it's no wonder, given the attitude of the teachers. I certainly hope the new bill passes regarding teacher raises if it will eliminate the poor teachers at Pierce. The downside is it probably won't make a bit of difference to the ones who need to be bounced and will only affect those who are struggling to teach children with no interest in learning or who have learning disabilities. It's Murphy's Law. I am reminded of the quote: "Those who can, do . . . those who can't, teach." I don't think this could apply more to the teachers at Pierce. Shame on you all and on the Board for allowing it to happen. I can guarantee this is not their only complaint! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pierce Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	546	187	18	271	4	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1989	475	187	10	292	6	n/a	n/a	0	970
1990	395	186	15	348	5	n/a	n/a	0	949
1991	382	178	23	388	1	n/a	n/a	0	972
1992	354	165	28	403	1	n/a	n/a	0	951
1993	335	155	20	388	2	n/a	n/a	0	900
1994	361	195	18	413	4	n/a	n/a	0	991
1995	273	181	25	343	1	n/a	n/a	0	823
1996	273	181	25	343	1	n/a	n/a	0	823
1997	391	184	52	481	2	n/a	n/a	0	1110
1998	347	158	47	471	2	n/a	n/a	0	1025
1999	316	148	36	561	4	n/a	n/a	0	1065
2000	296	149	43	611	2	n/a	n/a	0	1101
2001	242	164	40	594	2	n/a	n/a	0	1042
2002	211	198	31	668	4	n/a	n/a	0	1112
2003	211	198	31	668	4	n/a	n/a	0	1112
2004	192	199	20	670	1	n/a	n/a	0	1082
2005	162	194	17	726	5	n/a	n/a	0	1104
2006	162	146	26	788	4	n/a	n/a	0	1126
2007	126	128	23	717	6	n/a	n/a	50	1050
2008	129	119	18	705	2	n/a	n/a	58	1031
2009	112	92	20	756	1	n/a	n/a	41	1022
2010	113	89	19	694	2	n/a	n/a	97	1014
2011	108	86	23	810	6	0	20	0	1053
2012	97	89	32	836	5	0	17	0	1076
2013	83	107	40	776	5	1	17	0	1029
2014	83	89	36	824	4	0	18	0	1054
2015	72	83	36	772	3	0	11	0	977
2016	58	81	32	727	1	0	10	0	909
2017	71	80	34	739	0	0	7	0	931
2018	80	90	26	714	1	1	8	0	920
2019	84	87	22	732	0	0	17	0	942
2020	72	92	24	707	0	1	19	0	915
2021	60	91	20	642	2	2	15	0	832
2022	54	119	22	599	0	2	11	0	807
2023	58	94	17	661	0	1	14	0	845

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pierce Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1026	60.0	17.1	38.1
1989	970	54.0	17.9	36.5
1990	949	57.0	16.6	45.6
1991	972	54.0	18.0	50.1
1992	951	52.0	18.2	48.9
1993	900	52.0	17.3	54.9
1994	991	56.0	17.7	55.5
1995	823	50.0	16.5	60.8
1996	823	50.0	16.5	60.8
1997	1110	61.0	18.2	57.9
1998	1025	63.0	16.3	51.7
1999	1065	63.0	16.9	71.4
2000	1101	62.0	17.8	76.8
2001	1042	69.0	15.1	70.6
2002	1112	77.0	14.4	77.3
2003	1112	77.0	14.4	77.3
2004	1082	76.0	14.2	78.8
2005	1104	74.0	14.9	80
2006	1126	59.0	19.1	82.9
2007	1050	59.0	17.8	83.1
2008	1031	69.0	14.9	80.8
2009	1022	69.5	15.5	90.2
2010	1014	66.5	15.2	95.2
2011	1053	67.6	15.5	88
2012	1076	65.8	16.3	87.7
2013	1029	69.0	14.9	89.1
2014	1054	68.0	15.5	94
2015	977	66.0	14.8	93.1
2016	909	65.0	13.9	89.8
2017	931	62.0	15.0	90.2
2018	920	62.0	14.8	90.5
2019	942	57.0	16.5	90
2020	915	56.0	16.3	89.5
2021	832	59.0	14.1	93.5
2022	807	47.0	17.1	84.5
2023	845	43.0	19.6	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pierce Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1026	60.0	17.1	38.1
1989	970	54.0	17.9	36.5
1990	949	57.0	16.6	45.6
1991	972	54.0	18.0	50.1
1992	951	52.0	18.2	48.9
1993	900	52.0	17.3	54.9
1994	991	56.0	17.7	55.5
1995	823	50.0	16.5	60.8
1996	823	50.0	16.5	60.8
1997	1110	61.0	18.2	57.9
1998	1025	63.0	16.3	51.7
1999	1065	63.0	16.9	71.4
2000	1101	62.0	17.8	76.8
2001	1042	69.0	15.1	70.6
2002	1112	77.0	14.4	77.3
2003	1112	77.0	14.4	77.3
2004	1082	76.0	14.2	78.8
2005	1104	74.0	14.9	80
2006	1126	59.0	19.1	82.9
2007	1050	59.0	17.8	83.1
2008	1031	69.0	14.9	80.8
2009	1022	69.5	15.5	90.2
2010	1014	66.5	15.2	95.2
2011	1053	67.6	15.5	88
2012	1076	65.8	16.3	87.7
2013	1029	69.0	14.9	89.1
2014	1054	68.0	15.5	94
2015	977	66.0	14.8	93.1
2016	909	65.0	13.9	89.8
2017	931	62.0	15.0	90.2
2018	920	62.0	14.8	90.5
2019	942	57.0	16.5	90
2020	915	56.0	16.3	89.5
2021	832	59.0	14.1	93.5
2022	807	47.0	17.1	84.5
2023	845	43.0	19.6	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pierce Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,404 (16.2%)	$7,279 (83.8%)	$8,683
2019	$1,244 (14.0%)	$7,667 (86.0%)	$8,911
2020	$1,336 (14.7%)	$7,753 (85.3%)	$9,090
2021	$1,644 (17.7%)	$7,630 (82.3%)	$9,274
2022	$1,875 (20.4%)	$7,312 (79.6%)	$9,186
2023	$2,180 (25.9%)	$6,233 (74.1%)	$8,413

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierce Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 853^rd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1009^th of 1177 Middle schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Middle School)	34	36	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pierce Middle School)	39	31	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Middle School)	35	35
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pierce Middle School)	53	7	46%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Middle School)	39	31	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pierce Middle School)	15	30	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Pierce Middle School)	30	16	14%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Pierce Middle School)	48	43	5%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pierce Middle School)	89	94	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	942	845	10.3%
African American	87	94	8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	22	17	22.7%
Hispanic	732	661	9.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	84	58	31%
Two or More Races	17	14	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90%	72.4%	17.6%

Schools Near Pierce Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				FAST English Language Arts (2023)			FAST Math (2023)			Statewide Science Science (2023)	EOC Algebra 1 (2023)	EOC Geometry (2023)	EOC Civics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pierce Middle School	Public	6-8	5511 N Hesperides St	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 872-5344	845	43	19.6	72.4%	58 (6.9%)	94 (11.1%)	661 (78.2%)	17 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.7%)	17.4	1014^th of 1185 public middle schools	14.4%		24.1	902^nd of 1148 public middle schools	21.4%	112	23.0	26.0	22.0	41.0	24.0	41.0	16.0	97.0		43.0	$8,413	$2,180	$6,233
Webb Middle School	Public	6-8	6035 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 872-5351	802	39	20.5	64.1%	59 (7.4%)	76 (9.5%)	636 (79.3%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.9%)	24.9	915^th of 1185 public middle schools	22.8%		31.8	784^th of 1148 public middle schools	31.7%	131	29.0	30.0	22.0	48.0	30.0	46.0	29.0	81.0	100.0	53.0	$8,158	$1,673	$6,484
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	4702 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 872-5230	600	33	18.1	72.0%	46 (7.7%)	106 (17.7%)	423 (70.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.7%)	26.2	897^th of 1185 public middle schools	24.3%		22.1	929^th of 1148 public middle schools	19.1%	32	27.0	28.0	26.0	51.0	44.0	46.0	23.0	93.0		34.0	$11,298	$3,037	$8,261
Stewart Middle Magnet School	Public	6-8	1125 W Spruce St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 276-5691	800	39	20.7	64.9%	105 (13.1%)	327 (40.9%)	312 (39.0%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.8%)	46.8	611^th of 1185 public middle schools	48.4%		45.7	607^th of 1148 public middle schools	47.1%	4	47.0	44.0	48.0	39.0	28.0	61.0	39.0	92.0	95.0	64.0	$9,527	$2,179	$7,348
Adams Middle School	Public	6-8	10201 N Boulevard	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 975-7665	593	28	21.5	77.6%	48 (8.1%)	178 (30.0%)	331 (55.8%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.9%)	10.7	1083^rd of 1185 public middle schools	8.6%		11.6	1052^nd of 1148 public middle schools	8.4%	31	23.0	23.0	17.0	17.0	20.0	30.0	18.0	94.0		35.0	$9,845	$2,502	$7,343
Coleman Middle School	Public	6-8	1724 S Manhattan Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 872-5335	988	52	19.1	16.4%	682 (69.0%)	34 (3.4%)	157 (15.9%)	53 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (5.9%)	89.7	90^th of 1185 public middle schools	92.4%		91.1	67^th of 1148 public middle schools	94.2%	23	73.0	76.0	68.0	89.0	48.0	87.0	69.0	100.0	100.0	88.0	$8,414	$1,409	$7,006
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School	Public	6-8	3415 N 16th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 276-5717	498	25	19.9	68.3%	72 (14.5%)	251 (50.4%)	156 (31.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	38.8	718^th of 1185 public middle schools	39.4%		41.2	665^th of 1148 public middle schools	42.1%	53	40.0	43.0	47.0	37.0	37.0	53.0	33.0	84.0		61.0	$9,534	$2,375	$7,158
Young Middle Magnet School	Public	6-8	1807 E Dr Martin Luther King	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 276-5739	443	25	17.7	82.2%	14 (3.2%)	335 (75.6%)	75 (16.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	24.8	916^th of 1185 public middle schools	22.7%		21.6	939^th of 1148 public middle schools	18.2%	23	31.0	33.0	28.0	45.0	23.0	49.0	21.0	83.0		42.0	$11,798	$2,049	$9,749
Sligh Middle School	Public	6-8	2011 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 276-5596	606	33	18.6	84.0%	48 (7.9%)	368 (60.7%)	166 (27.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	16	1035^th of 1185 public middle schools	12.7%		14.3	1029^th of 1148 public middle schools	10.4%	6	23.0	27.0	20.0	31.0	18.0	45.0	18.0	67.0		41.0	$10,305	$2,592	$7,712
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	1005 W Swann Ave	Tampa	33606	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 276-5682	612	29	21.4	23.7%	401 (65.5%)	37 (6.0%)	116 (19.0%)	21 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.7%)	90.4	82^nd of 1185 public middle schools	93.1%		88.8	95^th of 1148 public middle schools	91.7%	13	73.0	78.0	76.0	83.0	35.0	89.0	70.0	93.0	100.0	89.0	$8,771	$1,553	$7,218

Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce Middle School

How many students attend Pierce Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 845 students attended Pierce Middle School.

Is Pierce Middle School a good school?

Pierce Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Florida middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pierce Middle School?

Students at Pierce Middle School are 78% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Pierce Middle School in?

Hillsborough

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