Serving 980 students in grades 6-8, Powhatan 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 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 980 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Powhatan 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 Powhatan Middle School is 0.26, 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.
Powhatan Middle School is ranked #937 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Powhatan Middle School?
980 students attend Powhatan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Powhatan Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powhatan Middle School?
Powhatan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Powhatan Middle School offer ?
Powhatan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Powhatan Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 980 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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