Prince George County Public Schools
| Prince George County Public Schools (PGCPS) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
6410 Courts Dr
Prince George, Virginia, 23875United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Lead,Innovate,Inspire |
| Grades | prek-12th |
| Superintendent | Dr. Douglas Lyle Jr. |
| School board | 6 members |
| Governing agency | Virginia Department of Education |
| Accreditation(s) | |
| Schools | 8+1 Tech school |
| Budget | $6,255,916 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 6,106 (2020-2021)[1] |
| Teachers | 441.75 (2020-2021) [1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 13.82 (2020-2021)[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | https://www.pgs.k12.va.us/ |
Prince George County Public Schools is the school district that provides schooling to the children in Prince George county, Virginia, United States. The school district also serves the military families who live on the U.S. Military base Fort Lee.
History
[edit]Present day
[edit]2020
[edit]During the 2020-2021 School year the Prince George County School Board had a meeting where they voted to close Walton and build a replacement school. The new school will be called Middle Road Elementary school. The reason for the closure is there is mold inside the school. The school opened during the 2022–2023 school year.[2][3]
On August 7, 2020 Prince George County Public Schools announced that they would be opting into the hybrid instruction plan for the 2020–2021 school year. The counties parents and students are split on how they each believe how the school should return to providing classes. In a survey that was conducted by the district to parents the results were 51% of parents preferred an all-virtual option while the other 49% wanted to return in-person classes. The district then released their return to school plan that includes a hybrid education method. Inside the plan it states that half of the district can learn in school with social distancing and reduced class sizes in effect while the other half can learn virtually. The counties school district was the 3rd Tri-cities School district to opt to have in person learning and virtual learning. In response to the survey the School Board Chair, Chris Johnson said that the teachers survey responses was what stuck out to him the most when he was making his decision on if to allow in person learning or just virtual learning. The results from the teacher survey was that 78% of the teachers wanted to return to teaching in-person rather than virtual.[4]
2024
[edit]A Prince George teacher was arrested for possession of child pornography. The teacher taught at Harrison Elementary school and it was confirmed that they did not have any inappropriate pictures of any of the students. The teachers name is Miranda Janeway she is 27 years old and she was a 3rd grade teacher. Janeway has been a Prince George teacher for four years and she was put on administrative leave pending the investigations results. She is currently being held without the potential for bond. The school district has confirmed that Janeway was arrested off school grounds and that no Prince George student was involved. [5] [6]
Other Info
[edit]The school district includes students from a U.S. military base named Fort Greg Adams. according to the 2020 U.S. census the county has gained 20% more students than they did in 2010. the population grew to 43,010 people and that makes Prince George the 5th most populated county.[7]
School Board
[edit]Superintendent
[edit]On September 10, 2024 NBC 12 news announced that Prince George County Public Schools have appointed a new superintendent. The appointees name is Dr. Douglas Lyle Jr. and he has been an educator in the state of Virginia for over 30 years. He also stated that he is fully committed into providing each and every last student with an amazing and exceptional learning experience.[8]
Members
[edit]| Name |
|---|
| Robert Eley III |
| Michelle Crist |
| Jill Andrews |
| Sherry Taylor |
| Christopher Johnson |
Demographics
[edit]By Race
[edit]As of the start of the 2024–2025 school year
| Race | Total Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| White | 47.1% |
| Black | 29.6% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Other | 8.3% |
By Gender
[edit]As of the start of the 2024–2025 school year
| Gender | Total Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 49% |
Other Info
[edit]- The Student to teacher ratio is: 15:1
- Average percentage of certified teachers: 99.8%
- Average percentage of teachers with over 3 years of experience: 89.1%
- The total amount of full time councilors that work for the district: 8[10]
Academic Success
[edit]Averages
[edit]As of the end of the 2023–2024 school year
| Below Average | Average | Above Average |
|---|---|---|
| 29% | 71% | <1% |
Graduation Ranking
[edit]Rankings are as of the start of the 2024–2025 school year
| Ranking Factors | National rank | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #9,889 | #208 |
| College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #10,124 (tie) | #226 |
| State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #8,478 | #154 |
| State Assessment Performance Rank | #9,466 | #172 |
| Graduation Rate Rank | #11,126 (tie) | #172 (tie) |
Test Scores
[edit]As of the end of the 2023–2024 school year
| School | math (percentage) | English (percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 73% | 78% |
| Middle | 61% | 71% |
| High | 79% | 89% |
Financials
[edit]Overall the district spends an average of $11,127 per student per year. the districts total revenue is $72,661,000.[10]
Budget
[edit]The 2024-2025 school years general budget is $6,255,916 and that total is 7.13% over the given FY2024 adopted budget of $87,780,829.[13]
Funding
[edit]As of the start of the 2024–2025 school year
| From | Amount(percentage of budget) |
|---|---|
| State | 60.8% |
| Local | 26.5% |
| Federal | 12.7% |
Partnerships
[edit]The school district partners with many colleges including the following colleges
- Richard Bland College
- College of William and Mary
- Virginia Commonwealth
- Virginia Union University
- Randolph-Macon College
- Virginia State University.[14]
Schools
[edit]Elementary Schools
[edit]- LL Beazly Elementary
- North Elementary
- South Elementary
- Middle road Elementary
- Harrison Elementary[14]
Middle Schools
[edit]- J.E.J. Moore Middle School[14]
High Schools
[edit]- N.B. Clements Jr High School
- Prince George High School
Optional High Schools
[edit]- Rowanty Technical Center[14]
Education Centers
[edit]- Prince George Education Center [14]
Former Schools
[edit]Elementary Schools
[edit]- Walton Elementary[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Prince George Teacher Count". nces.ed.gov.
- ^ a b "Walton Elementary Closed". www.wric.com.
- ^ "Middle Road Opening". www.princegeorgecountyva.gov.
- ^ "Prince George County Schools opt for hybrid instruction this fall". The Progress Index.
- ^ "Teacher arrested for possession of child porn". www.wtvr.com.
- ^ "Teacher arrested for possession of child porn". www.wric.com.
- ^ "About PGCPS". www.pgs.k12.va.us.
- ^ "PGCPS new superintendent". www.12onyourside.com.
- ^ "School Board Members". ballotpedia.
- ^ a b c d e f "Demographics of Prince George County Public Schools". www.usnews.com/.
- ^ "Student Success". www.greatschools.org.
- ^ "District Success". www.usnews.com.
- ^ "PGCPS Budget for 2024-2025" (PDF). cms1files.revize.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Our Schools". www.pgs.k12.va.us.