Serving 825 students in grades 6-8, Pocahontas Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Pocahontas Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocahontas Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
825 students attend Pocahontas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pocahontas Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 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 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocahontas Middle School part of?
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