Pierce Middle School

5511 North Hesperides Street

School District

Hillsborough
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 27, 2025

Buena escuela mi niña se siente bien y segura tiene buenos profesores
Submitted by student on July 29, 2023

The principal there is the worst he takes phones during lunch likes it's our break time and our property they can't just take our stuff like that, and the administration is bad too they don't care if people have problems or get into violence. my friend had this bully who hit her, and they did nothing about it and don't even get me started on the food one time at lunch i saw ants in the food and I couldn't even drink the milk because it was spoiled and rotten it was chunky. personally, me I would not put your child in this school trust me if you do you will regret it.
Submitted by other on January 21, 2023

I went to school here and it was more like a prison than a place to be educated. Kept my head down, didn’t make eye contact, expected no help from people in positions of authority. Fights every day, chaos in classrooms, special bus schedules to prevent gangs from fighting after school. That place should be demolished.
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2022

Teachers and Administrators really have the best interest of the students in mind. Although there are rumors and misconceptions about this school, I am confident that my child has multiple teachers that they can reach out to when in need. The sports and clubs offered to students need work.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2021

No one is answering the phones! Every time i call the school I’m sent to voicemail and no one is getting back to me! This is very concerning because how am I supposed to get in contact with my child during school hours?
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2021

Never had any problems. Teachers are very knowledgeable in their subjects and have great communication with parents. Couldn’t ask for a better school.
Submitted by student on August 12, 2018

I had a pretty good experience and I didn’t have to deal with any difficulties
Submitted by other on November 16, 2014

I am currently a high school student and I am so proud to say I was a pierce archer , there soccer program changed my life in a completly positive way , I thank god I went to pierce , if any parent is reading this I suggest you to put your kid in a sport at pierce I giraffe you his or her grades will improve they will socialize more and mature . I honestly miss this school everyone knows everyone , everybody gets along , if your kid never has problems with anyone nd gets along with alot of people... This is your school , I would love to see the soccer program and many other sports at pierce increase . Teachers are amazing ! God bless ! #pierceArchers
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2013

By all the reviews I've seen so far i don't thing i want to send my child there but i have to because that is the closest school to my house so I hope my child has a good year
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2013

Pierce is terrible all and all. Wish we could afford a private school. teachers are mean to the children. Administration is rude and patronizing to parents.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2013

This school is one of the worst schools my daughter has been to.I dont recommend it to any parents. Hate this school, its very ghetto.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2013

My daughter attends Pierce and this school is horrible if it's not being locked down for one reason or another, there is always an issue with a teacher or office staff, she will not be attending next year Parents Be Ware!!!!!!!
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2012

If I could give no stars I would. The majority of the students that attend this school are spanish, not saying thats a problem . My son is African American and it seemed as if he has a target on his forehead. I am so happy he will be leaving this school headed to high school. The teachers don't care about the students and have no respect or interactions with the parents.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2012

am the father of ernesto valdovinos( a cuban student) i saw the picture of the trophy of the battle down the book and the name says ernesto estrada and his real name is ernesto Valdovinos as it should be. was a mistake or the child is enrolled as well. thank you, or the mother to enroll the name change. i would like to know thanks a lot
Submitted by other on May 11, 2012

This review is based off of when I attended several years back. 6th grade, so it was the '06-'07 year. It seems things have changed, but when I attended, all teachers I had were very helpful and supportive. It is there that I became one of the four students in Math League. The classes were clean, neat and orderly. The peers were just like any other school's. The principal and other staff were very nice. The courses were not under planned. Meaning we learned something new every day. They were taught quite thoroughly and clear. The extra curricular programs were also quite interesting as well. I enjoyed this school. It may not be the same any more, but I will keep my good memories.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2012

My Child has been picked on the bus and the at physical education! This school is not fair in discipline practices! Like if more then one student gangs up on him it seems that he gets punished and not the others!
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2012

Pierce is not such a great school. The only reason my son goes there is because I missed the deadline for choice, but he is soon transferring to a charter school and he & I couldn't be happier. We have had quite a few issues with bullying, & even a physical attack, & I am not happy with the school's response.