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Brownell Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School

Should you attend Brownell Middle School or Pierce Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Brownell Middle School
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
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10/
10
Top 10%
Pierce Middle School
15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Brownell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Pierce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 586 students in grades 5-8, Brownell Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 528 students in grades 5-8, Pierce Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
586 students
528 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brownell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pierce Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brownell Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pierce Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brownell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pierce Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brownell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pierce Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#201 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
#201 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brownell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pierce Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in MI)
64%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brownell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brownell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brownell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brownell Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pierce Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
141
128
Grade 6 Students
137
151
Grade 7 Students
164
118
Grade 8 Students
144
131

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brownell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pierce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brownell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pierce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brownell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pierce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brownell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pierce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
82%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brownell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pierce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brownell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pierce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brownell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pierce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brownell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pierce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brownell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pierce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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