H.h. Poole Middle School serves 944 students in grades 6-8.
H.h. Poole Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H.h. Poole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
H.h. Poole Middle School's student population of 944 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H.h. Poole Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of H.h. Poole Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
22%
18%
Black
25%
22%
White
38%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H.h. Poole Middle School's ranking?
H.h. Poole Middle School is ranked #1118 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are H.h. Poole Middle School often compared to?
H.h. Poole Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rodney E. Thompson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend H.h. Poole Middle School?
944 students attend H.h. Poole Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of H.h. Poole Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H.h. Poole Middle School?
H.h. Poole Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does H.h. Poole Middle School offer ?
H.h. Poole Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H.h. Poole Middle School part of?
H.h. Poole Middle School is part of Stafford County Public Schools School District.
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