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Charles S Pierce Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 847 students

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Posted September 29, 2009

Pierce Middle School is an exceptional school for middle schoolers. Dedicated staff and a french immersion program make it a highly innovative public shool. Parents are extremely involved in the outcome of their childrens education. The school has a no tolerance policy for any act of violence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

I think that Pierce is a great school! We have awesome teachers and an awesome prinicpal! Not to mention how smart all the students are -- wel most of them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 14, 2007

Excellent staff, great curriculum, lots of after school activities and now a beautiful building.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2007

Pierce is a fabulous school. My children are so fortunate to be able to attend such a fine learning establishment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2007

John Phelan is a phenomenal principal. The school is run like a tight ship. The after school drama program is excellent, as are the foreign language options.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2006

One of the best public schools in MA! Variety of languages dead and popular to learn like Spanish and Latin. Your child can be put in a class where they learn at their own pace, whether it be advanced or on level. The school makes sure all teh children are envolved in their classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

283 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

281 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

277 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

276 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Female86%
Male73%
African American44%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students72%
Female74%
Male71%
African American34%
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students87%
Female93%
Male78%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female80%
Male68%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
African American83%
Asian77%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students74%
Female76%
Male70%
African American49%
Asian85%
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female42%
Male44%
African American24%
Asian53%
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 70%
Black 22% 8%
Hispanic 5% 14%
Asian 4% 5%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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451 Central Ave
Milton, MA 02186
Phone: (617) 696-4568

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