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Post Oak Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 752 students

 
 
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Posted April 30, 2010

I love this school because everyone is accepted. The teachers treat each child like their own. These teachers want the best for each student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2010

I LOVE MY SCHOOL.. The teachers are great and help use... but there is a lot of drama.. but that happens in most schools lol... everyone is nice.. the food is good but needs a lil work.. (we need more sweets) The fun thing is that we get to do a lot of things in are school.. Like if we r good we get to go outside(only if its not to cold) There is a lot of discipline.. but its a great school! And we are a great students,,, All tho sometimes we get off track we always have help getting back on... I want to thank my school.!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 22, 2009

My daughter just finished the sixth grade here, looking forward to 2 more years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2008

the teachers are great the lunch is great. every thing is great
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 16, 2005

It's an overall great school to attend and as they said, much history behind it. Needs some improvement in disciplinary actions.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 4, 2005

I think this is a very good school with a lot of history behind it. I enjoy attending it, and have a fun time learning in the process. At first, in the beginning of the year, I didnt really like the teachrs (maybe just adapting to an entirely new place) but now I love it. The teachers are great, well, for the most part anyways. We get our work done, but we aslo do fun activities (feild trips, reviews, games, etc.) I think we have a nice school, and I will absolutely LOVE to have the new JJW right next to Spotsylvania High School. Its cool to know that my class will be the first to ever graduate from the new one.
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
78%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
79%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

246 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students90%
Female students94%
Male students85%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female students84%
Male students73%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students88%
Female students93%
Male students84%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students45%
Female students54%
Male students39%
Black students42%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students43%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English45%
Not migrant45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students85%
Female students90%
Male students80%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students93%
Male students80%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female students77%
Male students58%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant67%

Science

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students89%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students92%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 57%
Black 15% 26%
Hispanic 3% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone: (540) 582-7517

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