John D Pierce Middle School vs WashingtonParks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 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
WashingtonParks Academy
Redford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
| Measure | John D Pierce Middle School Redford, Michigan | WashingtonParks Academy Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 485 | #1563 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12603 of 15,369 | #50052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 577 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 42.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John D Pierce Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 6.8).
- •John D Pierce Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •John D Pierce Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •John D Pierce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 90.2%).
- •John D Pierce Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 42.2).
- •WashingtonParks Academy is the larger school with 591 students compared with 577.
- •John D Pierce Middle School is a public school while WashingtonParks Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 WashingtonParks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John D Pierce Middle School ranks higher (26.4 vs 6.8 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 WashingtonParks Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John D Pierce Middle School: 577. WashingtonParks Academy: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John D Pierce Middle School and WashingtonParks Academy rank in Michigan?
John D Pierce Middle School is 396th of 485 and WashingtonParks Academy is 1563rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).