Brandon Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School
Should you attend Brandon Middle School or Pierce Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades 6-8, Brandon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Pierce Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
411 students
745 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1533 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1775 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
132
257
Grade 7 Students
147
247
Grade 8 Students
132
241
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
84%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
