Pierce Middle School

www.waterford.k12.mi.us/Pierce

733 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pierce Middle School, located at 5145 Hatchery Road in Waterford, Michigan, is a key component of the Waterford School District. The school serves the local community by providing a structured middle school environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. Its academic programming is aligned with the district's broader mission to prepare students for future success by fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pierce Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. By utilizing the resources and support systems provided by the Waterford School District, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and educational initiatives aimed at creating a well-rounded experience for its student body. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an official web presence at [http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/Pierce](http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/Pierce).

733

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierce Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	505
Hispanic	96
Black	70
Asian	17
Two or More	39
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
505 (68.9%)
Hispanic
96 (13.1%)
Black
70 (9.5%)
Two or More
39 (5.3%)
Asian
17 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(248)674-0331
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/Pierce
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 221

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 265