Serving 337 students in grades 6, Pocahontas Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 86% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)78%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)86%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
89%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Pocahontas Middle School?
337 students attend Pocahontas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pocahontas Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Middle School offer ?
Pocahontas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Pocahontas Middle School part of?
Pocahontas Middle School is part of Powhatan County Public Schools.
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