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Pierson Middle School

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Pierson Middle School ranks 96 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

96^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 72% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Pierson Middle School is a public middle school in Pierson, Iowa, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school is part of the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District, which is ranked 51 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pierson Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 88.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 69.8%. Similarly, the school's 8th grade math proficiency rate of 87.1% was significantly higher than the state average of 74.4%. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.8% in 2023-2024 to 21.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is an area that the school may need to address.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Remsen-Union Middle School, Woodbury Central Middle School, and MVAO Middle School, Pierson Middle School stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has also seen a positive trend in its student-teacher ratio, improving from 26.7 in 2021-2022 to 14.3 in the 2023-2024 school year, which suggests more individualized attention and support for students.

126

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,591

Per pupil spending ?

38.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

321 4th St
Pierson, IA 51048

(712) 375-5939

District: Kingsley-Pierson Community School District

Students who attend Pierson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kingsley-Pierson High School

Feeder schools for Pierson Middle School:

Elementary:

Kingsley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2012 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 53 percentile points since 2012

✓Above the Iowa median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg72%

96^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

51^st of 313Kingsley-Pierson Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	96 of 344	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	64.0	115 of 342	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.6	106 of 343	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.1	161 of 349	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.1	166 of 337	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	20.4	313 of 350	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	34.2	281 of 349	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts84%+10 vs state

Science81%+14 vs state

Mathematics80%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Pierson Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pierson Middle School	Public	5-8	321 4th St	Pierson	51048	Woodbury County	Kingsley-Pierson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 375-5939	126	8	16.0	38.1%	103 (81.7%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	6 (4.8%)	68.2	96^th of 344 public middle schools	72.1%					(n/a)	88.9	77.8	81.1	90.3	77.8	70.4	81.1	87.1	81.5	80.6	$12,591	$155	$12,434
Woodbury Central Middle School	Public	6-8	408 S 4th St	Moville	51039	Woodbury County	Woodbury Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 873-3128	111	7	14.8	30.6%	98 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	54.7	174^th of 344 public middle schools	49.4%		72.2	74^th of 337 public middle schools	78.0%	100		82.5	90.9	76.3		75.0	84.8	63.2		68.4	$13,580	$355	$13,225
MVAO Middle School	Public	6-8	110 W Division	Anthon	51004	Woodbury County	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 373-5244	100	9	11.1	52.0%	93 (93.0%)	2 (2.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	40.7	249^th of 344 public middle schools	27.6%					(n/a)		74.2	53.8	85.3		67.7	57.7	73.5		76.5	$10,940	$352	$10,587
Remsen-Union Middle School	Public	5-8	511 Roosevelt	Remsen	51050	Plymouth County	Remsen-Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 786-1101	189	7	27.0	28.0%	175 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.6%)	72.4	71^st of 344 public middle schools	79.4%		62.3	137^th of 337 public middle schools	59.3%	66	67.9	83.6	78.4	93.9	71.4	83.6	86.5	75.8	64.3	78.8	$14,070	$80	$13,990

Frequently Asked Questions about Pierson Middle School

How many students attend Pierson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 126 students attended Pierson Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Pierson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pierson Middle School usually go on to attend Kingsley-Pierson High School

What district is Pierson Middle School in?

Kingsley-Pierson Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Pierson Middle School?

Students at Pierson Middle School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Pierson Middle School a good school?

Pierson Middle School ranks 96^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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