PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

858 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pierce Middle School, located in the Drew Park neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, is a public middle school that operates under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated on N. Hesperides St. and provides a foundational academic environment aimed at preparing adolescents for their transition into high school. As part of one of the largest school districts in the nation, Pierce Middle School adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, which emphasize core academic subjects alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement.

The school functions as a community hub for the surrounding area, focusing on fostering student growth through a mix of traditional classroom instruction and various school-sponsored programs. By utilizing the resources provided by the Hillsborough County Public Schools system, Pierce Middle School works to support diverse student needs, promote literacy and numeracy skills, and encourage social-emotional development. For specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or academic calendars, parents and community members typically utilize the main district portal at sdhc.k12.fl.us.
858
Total Students
38.9
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White41
Hispanic719
Black77
Asian12
Two or More8
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    719 (83.8%)
  • Black
    77 (9.0%)
  • White
    41 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    12 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HILLSBOROUGH
Phone: (813)872-5344
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 535
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43
Grades Taught
Grade 6 245
Grade 7 273
Grade 8 340

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6245
Grade 7273
Grade 8340
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37443.6%
Male48456.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)