Summary:
Zip code 23662 is served by a single middle school, Poquoson Middle, which enrolls 491 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the highly regarded Poquoson City Public Schools, a district ranked 8th out of 131 in Virginia with a 5-star rating.
As the only middle school in the area, Poquoson Middle stands out as a consistently high performer. It currently ranks 26th out of 416 Virginia middle schools (94th percentile) and has ranked in the 92nd–94th percentile for three consecutive years. The school outperforms state averages in every tested subject, with particularly striking results in 8th grade math (77.36% proficient vs. 46.86% statewide) and 8th grade science (90.96% vs. 64.72%). Students also excel in reading, with 8th grade proficiency at 91.01%, and civics at 92.66%. Poquoson Middle maintains a favorable 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.6%, less than half the statewide rate of 14.8%. Approximately 20.16% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, a relatively low poverty indicator that provides important context for these strong results.
One of the most notable findings is the school’s exceptional advanced math program: 100% of 7th and 8th graders taking Algebra I achieved proficiency, and 8th grade Geometry proficiency reached 97.56%. However, grade-level math performance lags behind these advanced courses, with only 59.42% of 7th graders proficient, and this represents a sharp drop from 79.17% the previous year. This nearly 20-point decline—while state proficiency stayed stable—is the key area to monitor. Because Poquoson Middle is the only middle school in the district, its scores essentially mirror district averages. Overall, this is a top-tier school with strong academics across all subjects, low absenteeism, and a well-supported learning environment, making it an excellent option for families in the area.
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