Enrollment
577
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redford, MI
John D Pierce Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John D Pierce Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263228006761
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John D Pierce Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 16
- public schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John D Pierce Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John D Pierce Middle School ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: South Redford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263228006761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John D Pierce Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at John D Pierce Middle School
John D Pierce Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 577 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 483 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and White (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Redford School District spends $16,196 per pupil, 20% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 180 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 577 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
South Redford School District also operates Lee M Thurston High School (806 students) and Fisher Elementary School (341 students) alongside John D Pierce Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John D Pierce Middle School compares
John D Pierce Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 78.5%
White 9.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, John D Pierce Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Redford School District, which includes John D Pierce Middle School.
$16,196
Per student
+20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 63.1%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John D Pierce Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John D Pierce Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~577 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John D Pierce Middle School
How many students attend John D Pierce Middle School?
John D Pierce Middle School has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John D Pierce Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John D Pierce Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John D Pierce Middle School?
64.3% of students at John D Pierce Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John D Pierce Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John D Pierce Middle School is African American at 78.5% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John D Pierce Middle School?
John D Pierce Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John D Pierce Middle School rank among public schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, John D Pierce Middle School ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Redford on the city page.
Is John D Pierce Middle School a good school?
John D Pierce Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Redford School District?
Besides John D Pierce Middle School, South Redford School District also operates Lee M Thurston High School (806 students), Fisher Elementary School (341 students), and Jane Addams Elementary School (297 students). See the South Redford School District district page for the complete list.
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