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 229 students in grades 5-8, Peoples Academy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peoples Academy Middle School's student population of 229 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Every Learner. Every Day.
School Rankings
Peoples Academy Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoples Academy Middle School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
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
4%
4%
Black
2%
3%
White
84%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoples Academy Middle School's ranking?
Peoples Academy Middle School is ranked #134 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
229 students attend Peoples Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Peoples Academy Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
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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