PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
845 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pierce Middle School, located in the Drew Park neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, is a public middle school that operates under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated on N. Hesperides St. and provides a foundational academic environment aimed at preparing adolescents for their transition into high school. As part of one of the largest school districts in the nation, Pierce Middle School adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, which emphasize core academic subjects alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement.
The school functions as a community hub for the surrounding area, focusing on fostering student growth through a mix of traditional classroom instruction and various school-sponsored programs. By utilizing the resources provided by the Hillsborough County Public Schools system, Pierce Middle School works to support diverse student needs, promote literacy and numeracy skills, and encourage social-emotional development. For specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or academic calendars, parents and community members typically utilize the main district portal at sdhc.k12.fl.us.
The school functions as a community hub for the surrounding area, focusing on fostering student growth through a mix of traditional classroom instruction and various school-sponsored programs. By utilizing the resources provided by the Hillsborough County Public Schools system, Pierce Middle School works to support diverse student needs, promote literacy and numeracy skills, and encourage social-emotional development. For specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or academic calendars, parents and community members typically utilize the main district portal at sdhc.k12.fl.us.
845
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic | 661 |
| Black | 94 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic661 (78.2 %)
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Black94 (11.1 %)
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White58 (6.9 %)
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Asian17 (2.0 %)
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Two or More14 (1.7 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Phone: | (813)872-5344 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 845 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 535 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 43 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
291
Grade 7
266
Grade 8
288
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 291 |
| Grade 7 | 266 |
| Grade 8 | 288 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 399 | 47.2% |
| Male | 446 | 52.8% |
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