Excellent
#62 of 280 schools in VT
Top 22% in state
Peoples Academy Middle School
Middle School · Elmore-morristown Unified Union School District #90 · Morrisville, VT
An Elmore-morristown Unified Union School District #90 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
202 Copley Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peoples Academy Middle School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 38% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peoples Academy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low161/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,057
Median home value
$268,400
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoille Union Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Wolcott Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 4.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elmore-morristown Unified Union School District #90
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Peoples Academy Middle School is listed in Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peoples Academy Middle School
Peoples Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Morrisville, VT, part of Elmore-morristown Unified Union School District #90, serving approximately 238 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peoples Academy Middle School
What grades does Peoples Academy Middle School serve?
Peoples Academy Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Peoples Academy Middle School?
Peoples Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoples Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peoples Academy Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peoples Academy Middle School rank in VT?
Peoples Academy Middle School ranks #62 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Peoples Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peoples Academy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Peoples Academy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peoples Academy Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Peoples Academy Middle School a charter school?
No, Peoples Academy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peoples Academy Middle School a Title I school?
No, Peoples Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peoples Academy Middle School?
52.5% of students at Peoples Academy Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lamoille County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (802) 888-1401
- Area population (ZIP 05661)
- 6,114
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05661; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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