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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Peasley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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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麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/12/2014this school is okay but the student are out numbering the teachers 20 to 1. there is not a lot of one on one time.5 8/30/2014School is good. Not the best. Good5 7/30/2013It is a great way for us to learn new skills and practice them.Review Peasley Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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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.
School is good. Not the best. Good
It is a great way for us to learn new skills and practice them.
Review Peasley Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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