The Peoples Academy is a historic high school in Morrisville, Vermont. In 1996, the main school building, along with the observatory and bandshell located on the school grounds, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 238 students in grades 5-8, Peoples Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peoples Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Peoples Academy Middle School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Peoples Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoples Academy Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
89%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoples Academy Middle School's ranking?
Peoples Academy Middle School is ranked #154 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Peoples Academy Middle School?
238 students attend Peoples Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Peoples Academy Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoples Academy Middle School?
Peoples Academy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peoples Academy Middle School offer ?
Peoples Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peoples Academy Middle School part of?
Peoples Academy Middle School is part of Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90.
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