Post Oak Middle School

6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Post Oak Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Post Oak Middle School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
679 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, we prepare our students for their future.

School Rankings

Post Oak Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Post Oak Middle School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1244 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
60%
68%
(20-21)
63%
69%
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
6%
21%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
(22-23)
25.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Post Oak Middle School's ranking?
Post Oak Middle School is ranked #1244 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Post Oak Middle School often compared to?
Post Oak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornburg Middle School, Battlefield Middle School, Ni River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Post Oak Middle School?
679 students attend Post Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Post Oak Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Post Oak Middle School?
Post Oak Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Post Oak Middle School offer ?
Post Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Post Oak Middle School part of?
Post Oak Middle School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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