Mason Middle School vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
Pierce Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
| Measure | Mason Middle School Waterford, Michigan | Pierce Middle School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 485 | #307 of 485 |
| National rank | #12188 of 15,369 | #9795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 731 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 36% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 28.6).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 64%).
- •Mason Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.3).
- •Pierce Middle School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 731.
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 Mason Middle School better than Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Middle School ranks higher (40.1 vs 28.6 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 Mason Middle School and Pierce Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason Middle School: 731. Pierce Middle School: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason Middle School and Pierce Middle School rank in Michigan?
Mason Middle School is 383rd of 485 and Pierce Middle School is 307th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).