Pierce Middle School in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pierce Middle School is a suburban public school in Grosse Pointe, Michigan that is part of Grosse Pointe Public School District. It serves 561 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.8:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

561 Students

27 Teachers

15430 Kercheval Ave

Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 View local requests

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Pierce Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Pierce Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 30, 2026

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