Summary:
Prince George County Public Schools in Virginia has just one middle school, J.E.J. Moore Middle, which serves grades 6–8 and enrolls roughly 1,387 students. Because it is the only middle school in the district, comparisons are best made against Virginia state averages and year-over-year trends. The school’s clearest strength is advanced mathematics: in 2025-2026, 100% of students scored proficient in 8th-grade Geometry, 7th-grade Algebra I, and 8th-grade Algebra I. Upper-grade general math also outperformed the state solidly, with 8th-grade math at 63.27% versus 46.86% statewide, and 7th-grade math at 63.24% versus 51.11%. However, 6th-grade math was essentially average at 62.67%, revealing a wide gap between students on the advanced math track and those in general math classes.
Reading scores are close to the state average but slipped in 7th and 8th grades in 2025-2026, falling slightly below Virginia’s marks. Science (62.97%) and civics (74.48%) both sit just below or nearly at state averages. The school’s statewide rank has declined for three straight years, from 161st (2023-2024) to 183rd (2024-2025) to 202nd (2025-2026), though it remains in the middle of Virginia middle schools. Chronic absenteeism stands out as a concern at 21.7%, well above the district rate of 18.8% and the state rate of 14.8%. With 39.58% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, the school serves a substantial economically disadvantaged population. The student-teacher ratio is 20.4:1, and per-student spending is $11,435.
Overall, J.E.J. Moore Middle is a school with exceptional advanced math outcomes and above-average upper-grade math, but it faces challenges in reading, science, attendance, and a declining statewide rank. The large internal gap between advanced and general math suggests that while high achievers thrive, more support is needed for the broader student body. Families should view this school as one with strong math programming but also be aware of the absenteeism issue and the need for continued attention on literacy and science to ensure all students succeed.
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