Pierce School
Pierce School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | Brookline
Pierce School is located in Brookline, MA and is one of 10 schools in Brookline School District. It is a public school that serves 665 students in grades PK-8.
Pierce School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pierce School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pierce School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pierce School's students and teachers. more
Pierce School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pierce School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pierce School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pierce School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| The Lynch Center 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Lawrence School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Maimonides School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| William H Lincoln School 0.6 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 665
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Pierce School had 11% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
54%
Asian/Pacific Islander
21%
Hispanic
9%
Two or More Races
8%
Black
7%
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Brookline District Spending
$17,864Per Pupil
The Brookline spends $17,864 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 34% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Brookline District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Pierce School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
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