Peasley Middle

Summary:

Peasley Middle is a public middle school located in Gloucester, Virginia, serving 620 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Gloucester County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Peasley Middle consistently performs above the state average in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with 100% proficiency in Geometry, Algebra I, and Mathematics for 8th grade, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's English Reading proficiency rates of 77-80% in 6th-8th grades also outpace the state. Notably, Peasley Middle's Hispanic students rank 24th out of 272 Virginia middle schools, and its low socioeconomic status (SES) students rank 50th out of 402 Virginia middle schools, both with 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population includes 78.23% White, 5.81% African American, 9.35% Hispanic, and 5.48% two or more races.

Peasley Middle's academic performance has been consistently strong, with a statewide ranking ranging from 107th to 218th out of 400+ Virginia middle schools since 2013-2014, and a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's success in supporting its economically disadvantaged students is particularly noteworthy, outperforming nearby Page Middle and significantly outpacing schools in other districts, such as Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle in Newport News and Thomas Hunter Middle in Mathews.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2885 Hickory Fork Road
       Gloucester, VA  23061-9805


(804) 693-1499

District: Gloucester County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,173 Help


Students who attend Peasley Middle usually attend:

High:    Gloucester High

Feeder schools for Peasley Middle:

Elementary:    Abingdon Elementary
    Achilles Elementary
    Bethel Elementary
    Botetourt Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  620

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
9.4%
African American:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Compare Details Peasley Middle ranks better than 74.3% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peasley Middle is $8,173.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peasley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Peasley Middle 107th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Peasley Middle in the ranking list.)

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Gloucester County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gloucester County Public Schools 22nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peasley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.17 141st 340 58.5%
2006 52.58 170th 383 55.6%
2007 55.23 163rd 387 57.9%
2008 49.72 206th 391 47.3%
2009 43.08 242nd 390 37.9%
2010 51.96 197th 408 51.7%
2011 50.73 197th 413 52.3%
2012 58.50 130th 413 68.5%
2013 60.73 115th 416 72.4%
2014 61.06 123rd 416 70.4%
2015 55.21 167th 412 59.5%
2016 57.20 155th 409 62.1%
2017 54.47 178th 415 57.1%
2018 56.07 168th 413 59.3%
2019 51.34 218th 424 48.6%
2021 53.68 168th 419 59.9%
2022 65.75 113th 415 72.8%
2023 65.98 137th 422 67.5%
2024 71.03 107th 417 74.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.41 202nd 231 12.6%
2024 51.70 110th 237 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.39 50th 402 87.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.21 139th 411 66.2%
2024 73.71 83rd 407 79.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.68 137th 278 50.7%
2024 46.92 137th 281 51.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.17 73rd 114 36.0%
2024 45.76 72nd 123 41.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.75 139th 409 66.0%
2024 67.82 122nd 407 70.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.22 30th 275 89.1%
2024 82.27 24th 272 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Peasley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.41 199th 402 50.5%
2024 56.68 172nd 396 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Peasley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 705 705
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 723 723
1993 609 102 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 628 93 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 701 97 5 12 5 n/a n/a 0 820
1996 701 97 5 12 5 n/a n/a 0 820
1997 763 113 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 895
1998 769 121 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 912
1999 816 129 7 9 3 n/a n/a 0 964
2000 785 107 7 9 2 n/a n/a -4 906
2001 781 88 7 12 4 n/a n/a 0 892
2002 713 120 10 23 4 n/a n/a 0 870
2003 713 120 10 23 4 n/a n/a 0 870
2004 742 110 6 19 3 n/a n/a 0 880
2005 773 116 3 21 4 n/a n/a 4 921
2006 733 124 5 22 3 n/a n/a 4 891
2007 753 108 2 19 5 n/a n/a 4 891
2008 724 103 5 17 6 n/a n/a 6 861
2009 699 97 7 21 6 n/a n/a 6 836
2010 640 86 6 21 5 n/a n/a 9 767
2011 592 64 5 27 3 0 32 0 723
2012 764 78 10 22 2 0 47 0 923
2013 679 75 9 26 3 0 44 0 836
2014 670 68 4 45 3 0 40 0 830
2015 726 70 5 39 2 0 47 0 889
2016 591 52 4 35 0 0 42 0 724
2017 543 38 5 26 0 1 33 0 646
2018 513 42 3 31 0 2 32 0 623
2019 484 36 3 30 1 1 38 0 593
2020 503 33 2 35 3 2 47 0 625
2021 480 33 3 41 3 3 41 0 604
2022 500 33 4 47 4 3 36 0 627
2023 485 36 3 58 2 2 34 0 620

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peasley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 705 45.6 15.4 n/a
1992 723 46.4 15.5 n/a
1993 719 50.1 14.4 n/a
1994 731 34.1 n/a 18.3
1995 820 n/a 0.0 18
1996 820 n/a 0.0 18
1997 895 n/a 0.0 19.4
1998 912 n/a 0.0 17.5
1999 964 54.0 17.9 22.7
2000 906 n/a 0.0 20.7
2001 892 62.5 14.3 18.5
2002 870 59.5 14.6 21.6
2003 870 59.5 14.6 21.6
2004 880 55.5 15.9 24.1
2005 921 55.5 16.6 22.8
2006 891 57.0 15.6 23.4
2007 891 61.8 14.4 22.1
2008 861 48.8 17.6 25.6
2009 836 51.5 16.2 27
2010 767 52.4 14.6 32.5
2011 723 49.1 14.7 31.8
2012 923 72.7 12.6 31.5
2013 836 68.8 12.1 32.3
2014 830 69.6 11.9 36.7
2015 889 69.0 12.8 37.1
2016 724 54.0 13.4 34.5
2017 646 49.5 13.0 34.5
2018 623 49.5 12.5 35.2
2019 593 48.0 12.3 35.2
2020 625 51.4 12.1 36.3
2021 604 47.3 12.7 n/a
2022 627 46.0 13.6 36.2
2023 620 49.5 12.5 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Peasley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 705 45.6 15.4 n/a
1992 723 46.4 15.5 n/a
1993 719 50.1 14.4 n/a
1994 731 34.1 n/a 18.3
1995 820 n/a 0.0 18
1996 820 n/a 0.0 18
1997 895 n/a 0.0 19.4
1998 912 n/a 0.0 17.5
1999 964 54.0 17.9 22.7
2000 906 n/a 0.0 20.7
2001 892 62.5 14.3 18.5
2002 870 59.5 14.6 21.6
2003 870 59.5 14.6 21.6
2004 880 55.5 15.9 24.1
2005 921 55.5 16.6 22.8
2006 891 57.0 15.6 23.4
2007 891 61.8 14.4 22.1
2008 861 48.8 17.6 25.6
2009 836 51.5 16.2 27
2010 767 52.4 14.6 32.5
2011 723 49.1 14.7 31.8
2012 923 72.7 12.6 31.5
2013 836 68.8 12.1 32.3
2014 830 69.6 11.9 36.7
2015 889 69.0 12.8 37.1
2016 724 54.0 13.4 34.5
2017 646 49.5 13.0 34.5
2018 623 49.5 12.5 35.2
2019 593 48.0 12.3 35.2
2020 625 51.4 12.1 36.3
2021 604 47.3 12.7 n/a
2022 627 46.0 13.6 36.2
2023 620 49.5 12.5 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Peasley Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $246 (3.2%) $7,489 (96.8%) $7,735
2020 $209 (2.6%) $7,799 (97.4%) $8,008
2021 $215 (2.6%) $7,958 (97.4%) $8,173

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peasley Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 137th of 422 Middle schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Peasley Middle)8074.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gloucester County Public Schools)8077.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Peasley Middle)8475.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Gloucester County Public Schools)8274.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Peasley Middle)7865.4
 12.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gloucester County Public Schools)7766.7
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Peasley Middle)8374.6
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Gloucester County Public Schools)8075.3
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Peasley Middle)6051.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Gloucester County Public Schools)6153.4
 7.6%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Peasley Middle)8369.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gloucester County Public Schools)8361.2
 21.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Peasley Middle)8072.7
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (Gloucester County Public Schools)7768
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Peasley Middle)7274.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Gloucester County Public Schools)7074.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Peasley Middle)10098
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Gloucester County Public Schools)9183
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Peasley Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gloucester County Public Schools)8391
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students593620
 4.6%
African American3636
American Indian12
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic3058
 93.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White484485
 0.2%
Two or More Races3834
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.2%37.4%
 2.2%


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Students at Peasley Middle are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Peasley Middle usually go on to attend Gloucester High

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Peasley Middle.

Peasley Middle ranks 107th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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