Summary:
The city of Oak Hall, Virginia is home to two schools - Arcadia High School and Arcadia Middle School, both part of the Accomack County Public Schools district. These schools serve students from grades 6 through 12 and face a range of challenges and strengths in their academic performance.
Arcadia High School stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 92.8% and strong performance in Geometry and Algebra I SOL tests. However, the school struggles with lower proficiency rates in subjects like Writing, Geography, and VA/US History compared to district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Arcadia Middle School also excels in Algebra I SOL tests, with 100% proficiency rates, and performs relatively well in English Reading. Yet, the school faces challenges in Mathematics and Science, with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state.
Both Arcadia High School and Arcadia Middle School have high chronic absenteeism rates of 15.7%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. The schools also face socioeconomic challenges, with a very high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. Addressing these issues, along with targeted interventions to improve academic performance in weaker subject areas, could be key priorities for the Accomack County Public Schools district to support student success in Oak Hall.
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