John D Pierce Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John D Pierce Middle School
Redford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Redford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | John D Pierce Middle School Redford, Michigan | Thomas Jefferson Elem School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 485 | #1027 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12603 of 15,369 | #34717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 577 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 26.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •John D Pierce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 71.8%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.0).
- •John D Pierce Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 248.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John D Pierce Middle School better than Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (35.9 vs 26.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John D Pierce Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John D Pierce Middle School: 577. Thomas Jefferson Elem School: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John D Pierce Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elem School rank in Michigan?
John D Pierce Middle School is 396th of 485 and Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 1027th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).