Summary:
Zip code 48230, encompassing the Grosse Pointe Park area, is home to just one middle school, Pierce Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 8 and is part of the highly regarded Grosse Pointe Public Schools district.
Pierce Middle School is an elite, consistently high-performing institution. It has earned a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and currently ranks 19th out of 896 middle schools in Michigan (98th percentile), after ranking 12th the previous year. Academically, the school far exceeds state averages across every subject. For instance, 8th-grade social studies proficiency is an exceptional 88.4% compared to the state's 50.3%, and 8th-grade science proficiency stands at 69.4% versus the state's 39.2%. In English Language Arts, proficiency ranges from 61.4% to 73.1% across grades, while math proficiency ranges from 53.7% to 65.9%—both roughly 20-30 points above state averages. College readiness is also a strength: 8th graders post a staggering 96.58% proficiency on the PSAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and 67.1% in PSAT math, more than double the state average.
The school serves 570 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3, and per-student spending is a substantial $17,372. Only 8.77% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a predominantly higher-income community. While chronic absenteeism is 13.9%—lower than the district's 17.4% and well below the state's 27.9%—it remains a potential area for improvement. Overall, Pierce Middle School offers an outstanding, resource-rich education with exceptional test scores and a clear focus on college preparation, making it a top choice for families in this area.
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