Below Average
#2894 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pierce School
Elementary School · Flint School District of the City of · Flint, MI
A Flint School District of the City of elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 WEST VERNON DR, Flint, MI 48503
- Math 21% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 21% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pierce School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pierce School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,155
Median home value
$75,400
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Cultural Center AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| International Academy of Flint K12Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Doyleryder SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 245 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Flint School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $23,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pierce School is listed in Flint School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pierce School
Pierce School is a public elementary school in Flint, MI, part of Flint School District of the City of, serving approximately 91 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,894 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pierce School
What grades does Pierce School serve?
Pierce School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pierce School?
Pierce School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pierce School rank in MI?
Pierce School ranks #2,894 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pierce School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pierce School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pierce School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pierce School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pierce School a charter school?
No, Pierce School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pierce School a Title I school?
No, Pierce School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pierce School?
92.3% of students at Pierce School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Genesee County
- Phone
- (810) 760-1386
- Area population (ZIP 48503)
- 22,809
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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