Best Schools in Pierson, MI
Pierson, MI has 12 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,500 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Pierson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pierson, MI
The top high schools in Pierson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
2. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Tri County Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pierson, MI
The top middle schools in Pierson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 455 Students
2. Red Hawk Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
3. Lakeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 338 Students
4. Tri County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
5. Cedar Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pierson, MI
The top elementary schools in Pierson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
2. Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 446 Students
3. Sand Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
4. Cedar Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 495 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pierson, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pierson, MI has a total population of 2,816 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pierson, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pierson, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierson, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierson, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pierson, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pierson, MI
How many schools are in Pierson, MI?
Pierson, MI has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,500 students in total.
How do schools in Pierson perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Pierson score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Pierson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pierson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations