Serving 914 students in grades 6-8, Pocahontas Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pocahontas Middle serves the northwest part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocahontas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pocahontas Middle School's student population of 914 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
914 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Pocahontas Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocahontas Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocahontas Middle School's ranking?
Pocahontas Middle School is ranked #441 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pocahontas Middle School often compared to?
Pocahontas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Short Pump Middle School, Tuckahoe Middle School, Quioccasin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pocahontas Middle School?
914 students attend Pocahontas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pocahontas Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocahontas Middle School?
Pocahontas Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Middle School offer ?
Pocahontas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocahontas Middle School part of?
Pocahontas Middle School is part of Henrico County School District.
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