- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gloucester, VA
Page Middle
Federal NCES profile for Page Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510162003022
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Page Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gloucester · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Page Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Page Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gloucester, VA.
School address
District: Gloucester County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510162003022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Page Middle held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510162003022 · Gloucester, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 12.2:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Gloucester High (1,547 students)
Page Middle held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Page Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gloucester Hig
Gloucester High
1,547 students
- This school 573
Page Middle
573 students
- Peasley Middle 565
Peasley Middle
565 students
- Botetourt Elem 505
Botetourt Elementary
505 students
- Bethel Element 494
Bethel Elementary
494 students
- Abingdon Eleme 455
Abingdon Elementary
455 students
What this shows Page Middle reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Page Middle compares
Page Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Page Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester County Public Schools reports $14,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Page Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peasley Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Botetourt Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abingdon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Page Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Gloucester
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Page Middle
How many students attend Page Middle?
Page Middle has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gloucester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Page Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Page Middle is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Page Middle?
65.1% of students at Page Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Page Middle?
The largest demographic group at Page Middle is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Gloucester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Page Middle?
Page Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Page Middle rank among public schools in Gloucester?
By Resource Investment Index, Page Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gloucester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gloucester on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester County Public Schools?
Besides Page Middle, Gloucester County Public Schools also operates Gloucester High (1,547 students), Peasley Middle (565 students), and Botetourt Elementary (505 students). See the Gloucester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.