POQUOSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Poquoson Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Poquoson City Public Schools school district, located in Poquoson, VA with about 523 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Poquoson Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Poquoson Middle School, located at 985 Poquoson Avenue in Poquoson, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Poquoson City Public Schools district, the institution is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both student achievement and character development. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured transition from elementary schooling to the rigors of high school education.
Academically, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, complemented by various elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Poquoson Middle School is recognized for its community-oriented atmosphere, often highlighting extracurricular programs, sports, and arts initiatives that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for future success within the Poquoson community and beyond.
For more information, contact Poquoson Middle at (757) 868-6031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6031
POQUOSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Poquoson, VA with about 523 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poquoson City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 523
- Teachers:
- 36.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 523 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POQUOSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.