- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
John D Pierce Middle School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 263228006761 · Redford, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 15.6:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee M Thurston High School (806 students)
John D Pierce Middle School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
John D Pierce Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee M Thurston
Lee M Thurston High School
806 students
- This school
John D Pierce Middle School
577 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
341 students
- Jane Addams El 297
Jane Addams Elementary School
297 students
- Vandenberg Ele 280
Vandenberg Elementary School
280 students
- Thomas Jeffers 248
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
248 students
What this shows John D Pierce Middle School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How John D Pierce Middle School compares
John D Pierce Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for South Redford School District reports $19,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.