At a glance
Reported students
577
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
John D Pierce Middle School: 577 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 640
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about John D Pierce Middle School
John D Pierce Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Redford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to South Redford School District. NCES reports 577 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (78.5%) and White (9.5%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John D Pierce Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.09
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.24
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.5%
- Hispanic4%
- Black78.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Redford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lee M Thurston High School
High · Grades 09–12
806 reported students
Fisher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
341 reported students
Jane Addams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Vandenberg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
248 reported students
SOAR Academic Institute
High · Grades 06–12
204 reported students
Public schools near John D Pierce Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Middle School Middle · Crestwood School District | 05–08 | 1,139 | 1.6 mi |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 05–06 | 638 | 1.9 mi |
| Emerson Middle School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 06–08 | 638 | 2 mi |
| Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School Middle · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 04–08 | 68 | 2 mi |
| Dearborn STEM Middle School Middle · Dearborn City School District | 06–08 | 166 | 2.4 mi |
| American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary Middle · Charter · American Montessori Academy | 02–08 | 289 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John D Pierce Middle School
What grades does John D Pierce Middle School serve?
John D Pierce Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in South Redford School District.
How many students attend John D Pierce Middle School?
John D Pierce Middle School reported 577 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 640 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John D Pierce Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 577 students and 36.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John D Pierce Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John D Pierce Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Redford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John D Pierce Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John D Pierce Middle School in?
John D Pierce Middle School is part of South Redford School District, based in Redford, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John D Pierce Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverside Middle School (1.6 mi), Cooper Upper Elementary School (1.9 mi), Emerson Middle School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.