E N Peirce MS

1314 Burke Rd
West Chester, PA 19380

www.wcasd.net/Domain/707

1,018 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

E.N. Peirce Middle School, located at 1314 Burke Rd in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a prominent educational institution serving students within the West Chester Area School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, typically serving grades 6 through 8. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes rigorous instruction, character development, and student engagement to prepare its youth for the transition to high school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic disciplines—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective offerings. By encouraging participation in clubs, sports, and arts programs, Peirce Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and a collaborative atmosphere involving students, dedicated faculty, and involved families, all working together to maintain a positive and inclusive learning culture.

1,018

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E N Peirce MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	717
Hispanic	128
Black	44
Asian	87
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
717 (70.4 %)
Hispanic
128 (12.6 %)
Asian
87 (8.5 %)
Black
44 (4.3 %)
Two or More
41 (4.0 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Chester Area SD
Phone:	(484)266-2500
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net/Domain/707
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,018
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
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 6 344

Grade 7 317

Grade 8 357