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.
845
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White58
Hispanic661
Black94
Asian17
Two or More14
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    661 (78.2 %)
  • Black
    94 (11.1 %)
  • White
    58 (6.9 %)
  • Asian
    17 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6291
Grade 7266
Grade 8288
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39947.2%
Male44652.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)