Serving 297 students in grades 6-8, Poca Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Poca Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poca Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Poca Middle School?
297 students attend Poca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Poca Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poca Middle School?
Poca Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poca Middle School offer ?
Poca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poca Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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