Arcadia Middle

Arcadia Middle is a public middle school located in Oak Hall, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 487 students. The school is part of the Accomack County Public Schools district, which is ranked 84 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arcadia Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, ranging from 287th to 352nd out of 409-424 schools over the past 10 years, and has received a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Virginia middle schools. In contrast, the nearby Nandua Middle School has consistently ranked higher, ranging from 152nd to 182nd out of 417-422 Virginia middle schools, and has a 3-star rating. Arcadia Middle's student performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, while Nandua Middle School's student performance is often on par with or exceeds the district and state averages.

Arcadia Middle has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.5% to 19.3% over the past few years, which is a concerning trend as it can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement. In comparison, Nandua Middle School's chronic absenteeism rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 15.7%, which is also high but lower than Arcadia Middle's rates. Additionally, Arcadia Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.06% to 106.37% over the past few years, indicating that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which can present additional challenges in terms of academic support and resources.