Pierce City Middle

Summary:

Pierce City Middle is a public middle school serving 131 students in grades 6-8 in Pierce City, Missouri. The school is part of the Pierce City R-VI school district, which is ranked 210 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overall, Pierce City Middle has shown some strengths, particularly in its performance for low-socioeconomic status students, who rank 86 out of 378 Missouri middle schools. However, the school generally underperforms compared to the state and nearby schools in academic proficiency, especially in math and science. For example, 6th and 8th grade math proficiency rates are lower than the state average, while 8th grade ELA proficiency (43.6%) exceeds the state average (42.1%). The school's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10% to 18.7% in recent years, are also an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools, Cassville Middle outperforms Pierce City Middle in most academic areas, while Diamond Middle and Mount Vernon Middle have similar overall rankings. Aurora Junior High, on the other hand, has lower proficiency rates than Pierce City Middle. These comparisons provide valuable context for parents considering educational options for their children.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 300 Myrtle St
       Pierce City, MO  65723-1124


(417) 476-2515

District: Pierce City R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,172 Help


Students who attend Pierce City Middle usually attend:

High:    Pierce City High

Feeder schools for Pierce City Middle:

Elementary:    Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.3%
Asian:
6.4%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pierce City Middle ranks better than 51.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), Asian (6.4%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pierce City Middle is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierce City Middle is $10,172.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pierce City Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce City Middle 218th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Pierce City Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Pierce City R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce City R-VI 210th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pierce City Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pierce City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.00 426th 619 31.2%
2007 34.40 493rd 624 21.0%
2008 40.11 459th 624 26.4%
2009 38.91 442nd 601 26.5%
2010 41.23 430th 614 30.0%
2011 56.86 280th 625 55.2%
2012 44.32 399th 623 36.0%
2013 40.48 463rd 649 28.7%
2014 45.52 381st 633 39.8%
2015 38.37 401st 585 31.5%
2016 49.01 234th 435 46.2%
2017 41.85 359th 568 36.8%
2018 53.90 241st 552 56.3%
2019 68.31 128th 587 78.2%
2021 59.22 179th 454 60.6%
2022 47.17 251st 459 45.3%
2023 48.64 237th 459 48.4%
2024 51.89 218th 451 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pierce City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.16 246th 422 41.7%
2019 75.20 58th 482 88.0%
2021 58.97 118th 371 68.2%
2023 64.67 86th 382 77.5%
2024 67.28 86th 378 77.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pierce City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.67 255th 479 46.8%
2019 61.24 151st 527 71.3%
2021 44.85 202nd 376 46.3%
2022 34.46 267th 381 29.9%
2023 37.09 246th 385 36.1%
2024 38.82 230th 379 39.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Pierce City Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pierce City Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1999 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2000 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2001 170 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 193 1 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 202
2003 193 1 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 202
2004 198 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 182 1 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 191
2006 180 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 188
2007 150 1 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 165
2008 144 0 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 155
2009 145 1 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 160
2010 145 0 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 159
2011 152 0 4 10 2 0 0 0 168
2012 157 0 3 11 2 0 0 0 173
2013 145 1 1 13 0 0 0 0 160
2014 136 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 143
2015 187 2 5 6 1 0 0 0 201
2016 193 3 7 9 1 0 2 0 215
2017 204 2 5 1 1 0 1 0 214
2018 200 2 7 2 1 0 1 0 213
2019 206 6 4 4 1 0 0 0 221
2020 194 3 3 6 1 0 0 0 207
2021 147 4 2 5 0 0 0 0 158
2022 130 4 5 7 0 0 0 0 146
2023 117 2 5 6 0 1 0 0 131
2024 133 3 10 8 0 2 0 0 156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pierce City Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 176 10.3 17.1 34.7
1999 168 12.5 13.4 52.4
2000 165 12.9 12.8 50.3
2001 172 13.0 13.2 47.7
2002 202 12.5 16.2 50
2003 202 12.5 16.2 50
2004 203 13.3 15.3 58.6
2005 191 14.8 12.9 61.3
2006 188 14.7 12.8 57.4
2007 165 13.7 12.0 56.4
2008 155 14.2 10.9 58.1
2009 160 12.3 13.0 56.9
2010 159 12.0 13.2 66
2011 168 11.7 14.2 70.2
2012 173 12.2 14.1 74
2013 160 11.7 13.6 72.5
2014 143 12.5 11.3 65
2015 201 14.0 14.3 64.2
2016 215 14.0 15.3 62.3
2017 214 15.4 13.8 62.6
2018 213 16.8 12.6 56.3
2019 221 16.8 13.1 61.1
2020 207 15.8 13.0 59.9
2021 158 11.5 13.6 44.3
2022 146 12.3 11.8 34.9
2023 131 8.9 14.6 48.9
2024 156 13.1 11.8 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pierce City Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 176 10.3 17.1 34.7
1999 168 12.5 13.4 52.4
2000 165 12.9 12.8 50.3
2001 172 13.0 13.2 47.7
2002 202 12.5 16.2 50
2003 202 12.5 16.2 50
2004 203 13.3 15.3 58.6
2005 191 14.8 12.9 61.3
2006 188 14.7 12.8 57.4
2007 165 13.7 12.0 56.4
2008 155 14.2 10.9 58.1
2009 160 12.3 13.0 56.9
2010 159 12.0 13.2 66
2011 168 11.7 14.2 70.2
2012 173 12.2 14.1 74
2013 160 11.7 13.6 72.5
2014 143 12.5 11.3 65
2015 201 14.0 14.3 64.2
2016 215 14.0 15.3 62.3
2017 214 15.4 13.8 62.6
2018 213 16.8 12.6 56.3
2019 221 16.8 13.1 61.1
2020 207 15.8 13.0 59.9
2021 158 11.5 13.6 44.3
2022 146 12.3 11.8 34.9
2023 131 8.9 14.6 48.9
2024 156 13.1 11.8 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pierce City Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $98 (1.3%) $7,443 (98.7%) $7,541
2020 $1,076 (13.6%) $6,816 (86.4%) $7,892
2021 $1,210 (12.2%) $8,690 (87.8%) $9,899
2022 $3,424 (33.7%) $6,748 (66.3%) $10,172

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierce City Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 237th of 459 Middle schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Pierce City Middle)63.126.1
 37%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pierce City R-VI)63.126.1
 37%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce City Middle)61.428.6
 32.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce City R-VI)61.428.6
 32.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pierce City Middle)43.224.4
 18.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pierce City R-VI)43.224.4
 18.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce City Middle)41.238.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce City R-VI)41.238.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pierce City Middle)3725.6
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pierce City R-VI)3725.6
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Pierce City Middle)5040
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Pierce City R-VI)5040
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce City Middle)47.850
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce City R-VI)47.850
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students221131
 40.7%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White206117
 43.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%48.9%
 12.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce City Middle

Students at Pierce City Middle are 85% White, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Pierce City Middle usually go on to attend Pierce City High

Pierce City Middle ranks 218th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended Pierce City Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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