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Peasley Middle School

2885 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Peasley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Peasley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Peasley Middle School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Peasley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peasley Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#813 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Peasley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
53%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peasley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
74%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peasley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Peasley Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Peasley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Peasley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Peasley Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Peasley Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Peasley Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Peasley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peasley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peasley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peasley Middle School's ranking?
Peasley Middle School is ranked #813 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Peasley Middle School often compared to?
Peasley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Page Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Peasley Middle School?
620 students attend Peasley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Peasley Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peasley Middle School?
Peasley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peasley Middle School offer ?
Peasley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peasley Middle School part of?
Peasley Middle School is part of Gloucester County School District.

School Reviews
5   11/12/2014
this school is okay but the student are out numbering the teachers 20 to 1. there is not a lot of one on one time.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ctine
5   8/30/2014
School is good. Not the best. Good
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Orlan
5   7/30/2013
It is a great way for us to learn new skills and practice them.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - princ

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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