Peasley Middle

2885 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061

gloucester.pms.schooldesk.net/

565 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

565

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peasley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	46
Black	35
Asian	3
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
438 (77.5%)
Hispanic
46 (8.1%)
Two or More
42 (7.4%)
Black
35 (6.2%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gloucester County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)693-1499
Website:	http://gloucester.pms.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 178

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 192