Enrollment
491
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-65% vs state
What stands out at Poquoson Middle
Poquoson Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Poquoson, Virginia, enrolling 491 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Virginia average.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 233 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Poquoson City Public Schools also operates Poquoson High (647 students) and Poquoson Elementary (475 students) alongside Poquoson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Poquoson Middle compares
Poquoson Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poquoson City Public Schools, which includes Poquoson Middle.
$12,494
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 49.5%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Poquoson on the city page.
Is Poquoson Middle a good school?
Poquoson Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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