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Pierce City Middle

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Pierce City Middle ranks 190 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

190^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 57% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Pierce City Middle is a public middle school serving 156 students in grades 6-8 in Pierce City, Missouri. The school is part of the Pierce City R-VI school district, which is ranked 113 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Pierce City Middle's key strengths is its performance for students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds. The school ranks 107 out of 369 Missouri middle schools for low SES student performance, earning a 4-star rating in this metric. This is a significant bright spot compared to the school's overall ranking of 190 out of 438 middle schools statewide. Additionally, the school's 7th-grade mathematics proficiency has consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 44.3% in 2024-2025 compared to the state's 43.2%. However, the school has faced challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance over time, with its statewide ranking and star rating declining in recent years.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cassville Middle and Mount Vernon Middle, Pierce City Middle generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of overall statewide ranking and test scores. Yet, the school's ability to effectively support its low SES students stands out as a strength, outpacing the nearby schools in this metric. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.8, lower than the nearby schools, Pierce City Middle may be able to provide more individualized attention to its students, contributing to its success with economically disadvantaged learners.

158

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,053

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723-1124

(417) 476-2515

District: Pierce City R-VI

Students who attend Pierce City Middle usually attend:

High:

Pierce City High

Feeder schools for Pierce City Middle:

Elementary:

Central Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Asian:

5.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Missouri median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Missouri avg40%

190^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

113^th of 367Pierce City R-VI among Missouri 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	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	190 of 438	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	218 of 451	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.6	237 of 459	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.2	251 of 459	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.2	179 of 454	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.3	128 of 587	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	53.9	241 of 552	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.9	359 of 568	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.0	234 of 435	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.4	401 of 585	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.5	381 of 633	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.5	463 of 649	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.3	399 of 623	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.9	280 of 625	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	41.2	430 of 614	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.9	442 of 601	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.1	459 of 624	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	34.4	493 of 624	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	41.0	426 of 619	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	63.3	107 of 369	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	67.3	86 of 378	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	64.7	86 of 382	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	59.0	118 of 371	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.2	58 of 482	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	42.2	246 of 422	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	40.1	210 of 358	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.8	230 of 379	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.1	246 of 385	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.5	267 of 381	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.8	202 of 376	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.2	151 of 527	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	43.7	255 of 479	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)71st percentile+14 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%+3 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

Science35%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Pierce City Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)				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	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	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pierce City Middle	Public	6-8	300 Myrtle St	Pierce City	65723	Lawrence County	Pierce City R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 476-2515	158	16	9.8	39.2%	134 (84.8%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.6%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	55.6	190^th of 438 public middle schools	56.6%		51.9	218^th of 451 public middle schools	51.7%	28		35.7	44.3	34.7		34.7		43.3	41.2		$11,053	$1,174	$9,879
Monett Middle	Public	6-8	4 David Sippy Drive	Monett	65708	Lawrence County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 235-6228	528	36	14.6	56.3%	247 (46.8%)	1 (0.2%)	228 (43.2%)	22 (4.2%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.3%)	19 (3.6%)	66.2	129^th of 438 public middle schools	70.5%		60.5	160^th of 451 public middle schools	64.5%	31		58.8	53.9	43.7		27.7		45.5	38.8	49.6	$12,931	$1,065	$11,866
Mount Vernon Middle	Public	6-8	731 S Landrum St	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 466-3137	345	23	15.3	44.3%	312 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)	41.3	265^th of 438 public middle schools	39.5%		47.3	236^th of 451 public middle schools	47.7%	29		30.0	42.9			34.3		27.0	37.6	32.6	$11,284	$1,379	$9,905
Aurora Junior High	Public	7-8	500 W Olive	Aurora	65605	Lawrence County	Aurora R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 678-3630	278	23	11.8	61.2%	208 (74.8%)	4 (1.4%)	48 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	38.7	284^th of 438 public middle schools	35.2%		29.1	329^th of 451 public middle schools	27.1%	45			37.6	31.3		33.2			23.6	31.3	$12,335	$633	$11,702
Diamond Middle	Public	5-8	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5336	212	14	15.5	50.5%	186 (87.7%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.8%)	57.4	181^st of 438 public middle schools	58.7%		51.2	221^st of 451 public middle schools	51.0%	40	6.9	35.1	45.8	38.0	25.1	28.0	20.5	40.7	50.8		$11,558	$19	$11,540
Cassville Middle	Public	6-8	1501 Main St	Cassville	65625	Barry County	Cassville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 847-3136	395	31	12.9	60.8%	338 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	22 (5.6%)	64.7	139^th of 438 public middle schools	68.3%		70.7	108^th of 451 public middle schools	76.1%	31		39.1	51.0	43.6		43.5		45.3	37.3	49.2	$11,168	$669	$10,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce City Middle

What district is Pierce City Middle in?

Pierce City R-VI

What high school do graduates of Pierce City Middle attend?

Students who attend Pierce City Middle usually go on to attend Pierce City High

How many students attend Pierce City Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 158 students attended Pierce City Middle.

Is Pierce City Middle a good school?

Pierce City Middle ranks 190^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pierce City Middle?

Students at Pierce City Middle are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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