Charles S Pierce Middle

www.miltonps.org

956 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Charles S. Pierce Middle School, located at 451 Central Avenue in Milton, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Milton Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, supported by a faculty committed to inquiry-based learning and student engagement.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and holistic development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their personal interests. As part of the broader Milton community, Pierce Middle School benefits from strong local support and a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific curriculum standards, the district’s official website at http://www.miltonps.org serves as the primary resource.

956

Total Students

79.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles S Pierce Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	618
Hispanic	59
Black	144
Asian	77
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
618 (64.6 %)
Black
144 (15.1 %)
Asian
77 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
59 (6.2 %)
Two or More
57 (6.0 %)
American Indian
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:	Milton
Phone:	(617)696-4568
Website:	http://www.miltonps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 365

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 304