Very Good
#752 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 34% in state
Pierce City Middle
Middle School · Pierce City R-vi · Pierce City, MO
A Pierce City R-vi middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
300 MYRTLE ST, Pierce City, MO 65723
- Math 38% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pierce City Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 40% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pierce City Middle 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 33Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Average469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,515
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pierce City R-vi
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pierce City Middle is listed in PIERCE CITY R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pierce City Middle
Pierce City Middle is a public middle school in Pierce City, MO, part of Pierce City R-vi, serving approximately 156 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pierce City Middle
What grades does Pierce City Middle serve?
Pierce City Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pierce City Middle?
Pierce City Middle has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce City Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pierce City Middle rank in MO?
Pierce City Middle ranks #752 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pierce City Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pierce City Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 City Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pierce City Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pierce City Middle a charter school?
No, Pierce City Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pierce City Middle a Title I school?
No, Pierce City Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pierce City Middle?
55.1% of students at Pierce City Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (417) 476-2515
- Area population (ZIP 65723)
- 3,093
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65723; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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