Serving 879 students in grades 6-8, Pierce Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 879 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Pierce Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pierce Middle School is ranked #2958 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pierce Middle School often compared to?
Pierce Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pierce Middle School?
879 students attend Pierce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pierce Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Middle School?
Pierce Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pierce Middle School offer ?
Pierce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pierce Middle School part of?
This school is so stressful on my child, the teachers are so rude as well.
- Posted by Parent - Carol
25/1/2012
My Child has been picked-on on the bus and at physical education! This school is not fair in discipline practices! Like if more then one student gangs up on him it seems that he gets punished and not the others!
- Posted by Parent - james
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 879 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
