John D Pierce Middle School

www.southredford.org

602 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John D. Pierce Middle School is located in Redford, Michigan, and serves as a key educational institution within the South Redford School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, personal responsibility, and social-emotional development. By providing a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As part of the South Redford community, the school benefits from the district’s commitment to integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices into the classroom. The faculty and staff at John D. Pierce work to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and participate in their local community. For families interested in enrollment, school policies, or updates on district initiatives, the South Redford School District’s official website serves as the primary resource for comprehensive information.

602

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John D Pierce Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	21
Black	479
Asian	5
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

Black
479 (79.6 %)
White
50 (8.3 %)
Two or More
45 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
21 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Redford School District
Phone:	(313)937-8880
Website:	http://www.southredford.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 197

Grade 7 184

Grade 8 221