Enrollment
573
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Page Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Page Middle
Page Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gloucester, Virginia, enrolling 573 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.1% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 573 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 212 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 573 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gloucester's middle schools, it stands alongside Peasley Middle (565 students): Page Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 11.5:1).
Gloucester County Public Schools also operates Gloucester High (1,547 students) and Peasley Middle (565 students) alongside Page Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Page Middle compares
Page Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gloucester County Public Schools, which includes Page Middle.
$13,604
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 29.5%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Page Middle a good school?
Page Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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