PEASLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Peasley Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Gloucester County Public Schools school district, located in Gloucester, VA with about 623 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Peasley Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Peasley Middle School, located in Gloucester, Virginia, serves as a core academic institution within the Gloucester County Public School district. Situated on Hickory Fork Road, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development typical of the middle school years. As part of a rural-suburban community, the school emphasizes the importance of building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a supportive learning experience.
The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a diverse array of core subjects alongside opportunities for elective exploration. Beyond the classroom, Peasley Middle encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which aim to cultivate school spirit and provide outlets for personal growth. By utilizing technology and community resources, the school strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.
For more information, contact Peasley Middle at (804) 693-1499 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gloucester, VA 23061-9805
(804) 693-1499
PEASLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Gloucester, VA with about 623 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gloucester County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 623
- Teachers:
- 49.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 623 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEASLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.3%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.