Pierce School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Pierce School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#2800 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(24-25)n/a
1%
Asian
(24-25)1%
4%
Hispanic
(24-25)10%
9%
Black
(24-25)72%
18%
White
(24-25)8%
63%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)9%
5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce School's ranking?
Pierce School is ranked #2800 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pierce School often compared to?
Pierce Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownell Stem Academy, Potter School, Weston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pierce School?
91 students attend Pierce School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pierce School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pierce School offer ?
Pierce School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce School part of?
Pierce School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
In what neighborhood is Pierce School located?
Pierce School is located in the East Village neighborhood of Flint, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in East Village.
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