John D. Pierce Middle School

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John D. Pierce Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
25605 Orangelawn,  Redford, MI
South Redford School District
3.5
639 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Christine Hofer
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
79.4%
White
10.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 Reviews
3.0 student
6/3/2026
It’s a normal middle school just don’t like the principal.
1.0 parent
2/27/2026
Pierce is a horrible school and it has the worst principal I have ever seen
2.0 student
8/31/2025
i’m going into 8th grade this year, and i am not excited for it. the school doesn’t do anything about bullying, name-calling, catcalling, or assault unless it’s seen on cameras or if you report it to the counseling office, which is hard for people shy/afraid to speak up. i feel like there’s a big ga...
1.0 parent
10/19/2022
This school, broke me. I was bullied in every class and the teachers did nothing. Thinking of it is still terrifying. I respect anyone else's opinion. But I had to change school because of this. I was not safe in that schools and we had lockdowns every week and it was dangerous.

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John D. Pierce Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Redford, MI and is served by the South Redford School District in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 639 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. John D. Pierce Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lee M. Thurston High School, Garden City High School, Franklin High School, and more. Learn more about what Redford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John D. Pierce Middle School.

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