- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poquoson, VA
Poquoson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Poquoson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510298001232
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poquoson Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Poquoson · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 491
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Poquoson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Poquoson, VA.
School address
District: Poquoson City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510298001232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Poquoson Middle grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 510298001232 · Poquoson, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 20.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Poquoson High (647 students)
Poquoson Middle grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Poquoson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poquoson High
Poquoson High
647 students
- This school
Poquoson Middle
491 students
- Poquoson Eleme
Poquoson Elementary
475 students
- Poquoson Prima
Poquoson Primary
417 students
What this shows Poquoson Middle reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poquoson Middle compares
Poquoson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Poquoson Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poquoson City Public Schools reports $13,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poquoson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Poquoson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Poquoson Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Poquoson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Poquoson Middle
How many students attend Poquoson Middle?
Poquoson Middle has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poquoson, VA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 36.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poquoson Middle?
20.0% of students at Poquoson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poquoson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Poquoson Middle is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Poquoson, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poquoson Middle?
Poquoson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poquoson Middle rank among public schools in Poquoson?
By Resource Investment Index, Poquoson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Poquoson, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Poquoson City Public Schools?
Besides Poquoson Middle, Poquoson City Public Schools also operates Poquoson High (647 students), Poquoson Elementary (475 students), and Poquoson Primary (417 students). See the Poquoson City Public Schools district page for the complete list.