Serving 873 students in grades 6-8, Poe 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 25% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Poe Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poe 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.
Poe Middle School is ranked #1620 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Poe Middle School often compared to?
Poe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Poe Middle School?
873 students attend Poe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Poe Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poe Middle School?
Poe Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poe Middle School offer ?
Poe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poe Middle School part of?
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