POCAHONTAS MIDDLE

12000 Three Chopt Rd
Richmond, VA 23233

825 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pocahontas Middle School, located at 12000 Three Chopt Road in Richmond, Virginia, is a well-established institution within the Henrico County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the West End of Richmond, the school is known for fostering a collaborative academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. It is strategically positioned to serve the surrounding suburban community, providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic programs, Pocahontas Middle School is recognized for its commitment to student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community to create a supportive network for adolescent development. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for a rapidly changing world, the school remains a staple of the Henrico County educational landscape, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded and responsible citizens.

825

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POCAHONTAS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	535
Hispanic	65
Black	91
Asian	87
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
535 (64.8 %)
Black
91 (11.0 %)
Asian
87 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
65 (7.9 %)
Two or More
42 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)364-0830
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 285

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 273

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POCAHONTAS MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	285
Grade 7	267
Grade 8	273

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POCAHONTAS MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	429	52%
Male	396	48%

Middle School 6th - 8th

LUCILLE M. BROWN MIDDLE

Richmond City Public Schools

543 Students

6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225 (10.0 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th