Pierce Middle School

919 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pierce Middle School, located at 199 E 70th Pl in Merrillville, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Merrillville Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging personal growth.

Beyond academics, Pierce Middle School places a significant focus on community and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help students explore their interests and build character outside of the classroom. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Pierce Middle School strives to create a supportive culture where students feel empowered to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the Merrillville community.

919

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierce Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	172
Black	617
Asian	9
Two or More	55

Black
617 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
172 (18.7 %)
White
66 (7.2 %)
Two or More
55 (6.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)

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:	Merrillville Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)650-5308
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 463

Grade 8 456