Poquoson Middle School
Tel:
(757)868-6031
- Poquoson Middle School serves 512 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Poquoson Middle School's student population of 512 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 512 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Poquoson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Poquoson Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #556 out of 1,796 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | n/a | 23% |
| White | 92% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | POQUOSON CITY PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Poquoson Middle School is Poquoson High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tabb Middle School (4.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Poquoson Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Poquoson Poquoson Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 460 students
0.2 miles
1033 Poquoson Ave
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757)868-6921 0.2 3-5 460 - Poquoson Poquoson Primary Grades: PK-2 | 388 students
0.9 miles
19 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757)868-4403 0.9 PK-2 388 - Poquoson Poquoson High School Grades: 9-12 | 698 students
1.0 miles
51 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757)868-7123 1.0 9-12 698 - Hampton Bethel Manor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 640 students
3.6 miles
1797 First St
Hampton, VA 23665
(757)867-7439 3.6 PK-5 640 - Yorktown Tabb Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 610 students
3.8 miles
3711 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757)898-0372 3.8 PK-5 610
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