POQUOSON MIDDLE

451 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

451

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POQUOSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	16

White
401 (88.9 %)
Hispanic
24 (5.3 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poquoson City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)868-6031
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 158

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 157

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POQUOSON MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	158
Grade 7	136
Grade 8	157

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POQUOSON MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	50.3%
Male	224	49.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th