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Pierce Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 98% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Pierce Middle School in Grosse Pointe Park, MI, serves 570 students in grades 5 through 8 and is part of the highly regarded Grosse Pointe Public Schools district. This school is an academic standout, ranking 19th out of 896 middle schools in Michigan for the 2025-2026 school year—placing it in the top 2% statewide with a 5-star rating. Pierce has consistently ranked in the top 5% of Michigan middle schools for the past decade, making it a reliable choice for families seeking rigorous academics.

What truly sets Pierce apart is the scale of its achievement compared to nearby schools. In English Language Arts, proficiency rates range from 61% to 73% across grades, which is roughly 20-25 points higher than the district average and 30-35 points higher than the state average. Math proficiency is similarly impressive, ranging from 54% to 66%. For context, nearby Eastpointe Middle School posts ELA proficiency rates of just 8-12%, and 7th-grade math proficiency at South Lake Middle School is under 6% compared to Pierce's 66%. Pierce's 8th graders also demonstrate exceptional college readiness, with a 96.6% ELA proficiency rate on the PSAT—nearly 10 points higher than the district average and over 30 points higher than the state. The school's 8th-grade social studies proficiency of 88.4% is a staggering 38 points above the state average.

Pierce's success extends across all student groups, with rankings in the 97th-99th percentile for male, female, White, and African American students. Chronic absenteeism is a non-issue at just 13.9%, less than half the state average of 27.9%, and starkly lower than nearby schools like Harper Woods Middle School (57.6%). While the school spends a substantial $17,372 per student, its results suggest success is driven more by instructional quality and school culture than spending alone—especially when compared to schools like Blackwell Institute, which spends nearly double per student yet achieves far lower outcomes. For parents seeking a top-tier middle school experience, Pierce is an exceptional option.

570

Students ?

19.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,372

Per pupil spending ?

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230-2052

(313) 432-4700

District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Students who attend Pierce Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grosse Pointe South High School

Feeder schools for Pierce Middle School:

Elementary:	George Defer Elementary School
	Lewis Maire Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.1%

Two or more races:

8.1%

African American:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (70% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Michigan middle schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg60%

Michigan avg39%

19^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools

56^th of 625Grosse Pointe Public Schools among Michigan 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	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	96.9	19 of 896	97.9%	★★★★★
2025	97.3	12 of 890	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	94.6	31 of 897	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	23 of 883	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	90.0	61 of 776	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	43 of 675	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	87.5	79 of 792	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	90.6	68 of 838	91.9%	★★★★★
2017	93.4	44 of 821	94.6%	★★★★★
2016	94.2	39 of 894	95.6%	★★★★★
2015	91.0	55 of 919	94.0%	★★★★★
2014	88.2	72 of 921	92.2%	★★★★★
2013	90.3	57 of 919	93.8%	★★★★★
2012	88.7	67 of 900	92.6%	★★★★★
2011	78.5	136 of 858	84.1%	★★★★☆
2010	82.2	79 of 851	90.7%	★★★★★
2009	82.5	86 of 847	89.8%	★★★★☆
2008	83.8	72 of 839	91.4%	★★★★★
2007	81.6	98 of 823	88.1%	★★★★☆
2006	86.8	38 of 806	95.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	97.6	7 of 338	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.1	28 of 310	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	72.0	38 of 196	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	92.2	17 of 366	95.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	96.1	20 of 789	97.5%	★★★★★
2025	96.9	8 of 789	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.3	32 of 771	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	22 of 770	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	87.8	52 of 657	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	87.0	46 of 521	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	80.2	100 of 658	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	90.7	60 of 794	92.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.1	83 of 834	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	94.4	16 of 832	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	17 of 836	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	82.8	68 of 825	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	86.5	42 of 691	93.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	15 of 523	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	59.7	227 of 672	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.7	79 of 815	90.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	96.2	21 of 813	97.4%	★★★★★
2025	96.4	21 of 798	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	40 of 786	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	94.3	32 of 776	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	87.4	68 of 658	89.7%	★★★★☆
2021	92.3	32 of 540	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	86.9	70 of 639	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	87.9	72 of 797	91.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.1	31 of 195	84.1%	★★★★☆
2025	88.8	11 of 190	94.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	70.9	40 of 236	83.1%	★★★★☆
2025	97.1	2 of 244	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.4	12 of 377	96.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	96.1	15 of 687	97.8%	★★★★★
2025	96.4	12 of 696	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	28 of 701	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.1	28 of 688	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	54 of 638	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	94.3	16 of 577	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.5	62 of 624	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	87.2	65 of 678	90.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Male (2026)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)84th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2026)83rd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies75%+36 vs state

English Language Arts69%+29 vs state

Science69%+29 vs state

Mathematics67%+34 vs state

Math60%+28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pierce Middle School	Public	5-8	15430 Kercheval Ave	Grosse Pointe Park	48230	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 432-4700	570	30	19.3	8.8%	445 (78.1%)	35 (6.1%)	35 (6.1%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.1%)	96.9	19^th of 896 public middle schools	97.9%		97.3	12^th of 890 public middle schools	98.7%	7	96.6	67.1			73.1	61.4	72.4			53.7	61.4	65.9	67.9	69.4	59.7	88.4	$17,372	$657	$16,715
J E Clark Preparatory Academy	Public	4-8	15755 Bremen St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 417-9340	125	11	11.3	92.8%	2 (1.6%)	123 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				1363.3	1465.3	1576.9	38.9		1366.6	1464.7	1569.3	1667.9	1468.6		1466.7		$29,115	$2,488	$26,626
Brownell Middle School	Public	5-8	260 Chalfonte Ave	Grosse Pointe Farms	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 432-3900	605	34	17.7	8.4%	500 (82.6%)	44 (7.3%)	16 (2.6%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.1%)	93.9	45^th of 896 public middle schools	95.0%		92.7	51^st of 890 public middle schools	94.3%	6	91.1	63.0			67.7	56.2	61.1			54.5	62.5	63.1	55.1	58.1	47.3	81.6	$17,672	$735	$16,937
Blackwell Institute	Public	4-8	9330 Shoemaker St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-4391	92	10	9.2	96.7%	0 (0.0%)	89 (96.7%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.4	514^th of 896 public middle schools	42.6%		49.4	417^th of 890 public middle schools	53.1%	97	46.7	26.7		1361.7	20.0	1573.8			25.0	1475.6	1567.9		40.0	40.0	20.0	40.0	$34,014	$2,363	$31,651
Chandler Park Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	20100 Kelly Rd	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Chandler Park Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 905-5030	514	29	17.9	91.6%	0 (0.0%)	513 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11.8	806^th of 896 public middle schools	10.0%		7.5	849^th of 890 public middle schools	4.6%	43	39.1	6.2				14.5	16.7				4.6	9.1		14.2		25.9	$12,298	$1,255	$11,043
Parcells Middle School	Public	5-8	20600 Mack Ave	Grosse Pointe Woods	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 432-4600	671	40	16.8	24.0%	397 (59.2%)	201 (30.0%)	25 (3.7%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.5%)	72	204^th of 896 public middle schools	77.2%		73.7	184^th of 890 public middle schools	79.3%	20	75.6	40.0			50.6	47.4	50.3			38.1	39.6	43.3	51.4	38.0	41.3	57.5	$18,986	$629	$18,357
Harper Woods Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	19800 Anita St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(586) 343-1830	353	16	22.0	86.1%	10 (2.8%)	332 (94.1%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9.6	827^th of 896 public middle schools	7.7%		6.5	859^th of 890 public middle schools	3.5%	32	28.6	7.1				11.9	12.5				1563.1	4.8		13.5		27.0	$17,988	$1,260	$16,727
Oakland International Academy 28	Public, Charter	2-8	8228 Conant St	Detroit	48211	Wayne County	Oakland International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 925-1000	1,034	13	78.0	62.1%	875 (84.6%)	39 (3.8%)	28 (2.7%)	73 (7.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.6%)	43.6	483^rd of 896 public middle schools	46.1%		36.9	546^th of 890 public middle schools	38.7%	63	62.5	42.2	28.4	38.0	31.1	25.8	29.7	43.7	38.4	24.4	35.9	33.6	16.2	17.9	16.8	27.4	$10,008	$914	$9,094
South Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	21621 California St	Saint Clair Shores	48080	Macomb County	South Lake Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 435-1301	309	17	17.7	59.9%	67 (21.7%)	195 (63.1%)	11 (3.6%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.0%)	17.3	735^th of 896 public middle schools	18.0%		10.8	806^th of 890 public middle schools	9.4%	71	45.1	14.3				23.5	16.5				17.5	5.8		13.2		27.5	$15,876	$1,044	$14,832
University Preparatory Middle School	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-8	5310 Saint Antoine St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 831-0010	384	22	17.4	77.3%	0 (0.0%)	380 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	12.9	787^th of 896 public middle schools	12.2%		7.8	847^th of 890 public middle schools	4.8%	60	39.3	4.9				20.9	17.4				11.0	8.7		11.3		25.0	$00	$00	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce Middle School

What high school do graduates of Pierce Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pierce Middle School usually go on to attend Grosse Pointe South High School

What is the racial makeup of Pierce Middle School?

Students at Pierce Middle School are 78% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Pierce Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 570 students attended Pierce Middle School.

What district is Pierce Middle School in?

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Is Pierce Middle School a good school?

Yes! Pierce Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 896 Michigan middle schools.

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