Pierce Middle School

15430 KERCHEVAL AVE
GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230

mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/761

570 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Pierce Middle School, located in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, is a key component of the Grosse Pointe Public School System. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a historic and community-focused area, providing a bridge between the elementary experience and the rigorous academic expectations of Grosse Pointe South High School. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with a wide array of elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Pierce Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students by fostering an environment that encourages extracurricular engagement. The school offers various clubs, athletics, and performing arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build social connections. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Pierce strives to create a supportive, inclusive community that promotes character development, critical thinking, and civic responsibility among its student body.

570

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierce Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	35
Black	35
Asian	9
Two or More	46

White
445 (78.1%)
Two or More
46 (8.1%)
Hispanic
35 (6.1%)
Black
35 (6.1%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)

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:	Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Phone:	(313)432-4700
Website:	http://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/761
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 150

Grade 6 140

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 128