Serving 139 students in grades 5-8, Pierson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Pierson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierson Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pierson Middle School is ranked #674 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Pierson Middle School?
139 students attend Pierson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pierson Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierson Middle School?
Pierson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pierson Middle School offer ?
Pierson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierson Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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