Post Oak Middle

Summary:

Post Oak Middle is a public middle school in Spotsylvania, VA, serving 665 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Post Oak Middle stands out for its strong performance in advanced math courses, with 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and Geometry. However, the school struggles in core Mathematics and English Reading, with proficiency rates below the Spotsylvania County and Virginia averages. The school also has a high percentage of students (63.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may impact student achievement. Compared to nearby schools, Post Oak Middle outperforms some, like Battlefield Middle and Spotsylvania Middle, but lags behind others, such as Freedom Middle and Ni River Middle, which have higher overall rankings and better performance in core subject areas.

Over the past several years, Post Oak Middle's statewide ranking has declined, from 237 out of 416 Virginia middle schools in 2013-2014 to 273 out of 417 in 2023-2024. This suggests a need for improvement, particularly in the areas of Mathematics and English Reading, where the school is underperforming compared to the state and county averages. Despite these challenges, Post Oak Middle's strong performance in advanced math courses and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1 indicate some areas of strength that the school and district can build upon.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6959 Courthouse Rd
       Spotsylvania, VA  22551


(540) 582-7517

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,881 Help


Students who attend Post Oak Middle usually attend:

High:    Spotsylvania High

Feeder schools for Post Oak Middle:

Elementary:    Berkeley Elementary
    Livingston Elementary
    Spotsylvania Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  711

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Compare Details Post Oak Middle ranks worse than 65.5% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Post Oak Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Post Oak Middle is 12.8. 3 middle schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Post Oak Middle is $7,881, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Post Oak Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Post Oak Middle 273rd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Post Oak Middle in the ranking list.)

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania County Public Schools 80th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Post Oak Middle

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Rank History for all students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.06 288th 340 15.3%
2006 33.67 299th 383 21.9%
2007 20.54 374th 387 3.4%
2008 28.79 334th 391 14.6%
2009 29.45 319th 390 18.2%
2010 46.56 235th 408 42.4%
2011 41.50 267th 413 35.4%
2012 44.16 249th 413 39.7%
2013 35.71 283rd 416 32.0%
2014 42.22 237th 416 43.0%
2015 32.23 304th 412 26.2%
2016 24.32 351st 409 14.2%
2017 23.26 354th 415 14.7%
2018 27.90 341st 413 17.4%
2019 27.98 347th 424 18.2%
2021 35.88 264th 419 37.0%
2022 32.06 296th 415 28.7%
2023 36.71 286th 422 32.2%
2024 40.55 273rd 417 34.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.54 214th 231 7.4%
2024 24.28 195th 237 17.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.57 260th 402 35.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.14 285th 411 30.7%
2024 45.80 243rd 407 40.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.80 210th 278 24.5%
2024 32.56 186th 281 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.90 276th 409 32.5%
2024 36.01 277th 407 31.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.08 178th 298 40.3%
2024 58.05 127th 299 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.32 150th 275 45.5%
2024 32.07 198th 272 27.2%
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Rank History for White students at Post Oak Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.56 347th 402 13.7%
2024 26.33 333rd 396 15.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Open Quote I love my school to the stars. Such an amazing environment with the sweetest faculty and incredible students. Each and every teacher makes you want to come back to school. All of our office members also keep our school under control. All in all, it's a great school and I love going there each and every day. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 14, 2015

Open Quote If the parents would get more involved and make their kids work towards a common goal this would be a better school. Parents blame the admin for their little darlings not doing their work Close Quote



Enrollment information for Post Oak Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 713 713
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 562 562
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 615 615
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 630 630
1993 518 104 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1994 514 104 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1995 445 83 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 445 83 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 429 82 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 444 87 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 439 76 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 462 85 4 1 1 n/a n/a -4 549
2001 453 82 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 520 97 7 10 4 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 520 97 7 10 4 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 486 77 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2005 499 90 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2006 501 76 8 14 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2007 675 112 10 19 1 n/a n/a 1 818
2008 639 108 8 27 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2009 611 118 10 23 0 n/a n/a 1 763
2010 589 105 11 19 1 n/a n/a 8 733
2011 579 91 2 26 6 2 33 0 739
2012 602 82 3 25 2 2 36 0 752
2013 583 88 8 30 1 0 42 0 752
2014 627 77 10 25 1 1 40 0 781
2015 594 81 11 37 1 0 41 0 765
2016 598 71 11 34 0 0 33 0 747
2017 552 79 10 42 1 0 42 0 726
2018 557 67 10 44 3 0 46 0 727
2019 515 60 8 56 3 0 47 0 689
2020 555 63 8 68 2 0 52 0 748
2021 500 54 6 73 0 3 59 0 695
2022 508 48 6 73 1 3 58 0 697
2023 474 47 9 75 1 3 56 0 665
2024 516 48 8 79 1 1 58 0 711

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Post Oak Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 713 49.3 14.4 n/a
1990 562 45.6 12.3 n/a
1991 615 46.7 13.1 n/a
1992 630 47.6 13.2 n/a
1993 632 44.2 14.3 n/a
1994 637 32.6 n/a 19.6
1995 542 n/a 0.0 19.6
1996 542 n/a 0.0 19.6
1997 523 n/a 0.0 24.3
1998 537 n/a 0.0 21
1999 521 37.1 14.0 28
2000 549 n/a 0.0 30.2
2001 542 43.0 12.6 30.6
2002 638 55.0 11.6 34.2
2003 638 55.0 11.6 34.2
2004 579 50.0 11.6 33.5
2005 605 50.0 12.1 32.6
2006 600 57.0 10.5 46
2007 818 65.4 12.5 29
2008 782 50.5 15.5 29.5
2009 763 46.9 16.3 35
2010 733 44.3 16.5 36.7
2011 739 43.4 17.0 38.4
2012 752 46.4 16.1 43.5
2013 752 43.6 17.2 46.7
2014 781 49.0 15.9 48.4
2015 765 52.0 14.7 46.4
2016 747 53.0 14.0 58.1
2017 726 51.1 14.1 43.8
2018 727 54.4 13.3 49.7
2019 689 52.3 13.1 47.5
2020 748 54.1 13.8 46.9
2021 695 51.9 13.3 n/a
2022 697 47.5 14.6 50.4
2023 665 47.0 14.1 63.9
2024 711 55.1 12.8 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Post Oak Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 713 49.3 14.4 n/a
1990 562 45.6 12.3 n/a
1991 615 46.7 13.1 n/a
1992 630 47.6 13.2 n/a
1993 632 44.2 14.3 n/a
1994 637 32.6 n/a 19.6
1995 542 n/a 0.0 19.6
1996 542 n/a 0.0 19.6
1997 523 n/a 0.0 24.3
1998 537 n/a 0.0 21
1999 521 37.1 14.0 28
2000 549 n/a 0.0 30.2
2001 542 43.0 12.6 30.6
2002 638 55.0 11.6 34.2
2003 638 55.0 11.6 34.2
2004 579 50.0 11.6 33.5
2005 605 50.0 12.1 32.6
2006 600 57.0 10.5 46
2007 818 65.4 12.5 29
2008 782 50.5 15.5 29.5
2009 763 46.9 16.3 35
2010 733 44.3 16.5 36.7
2011 739 43.4 17.0 38.4
2012 752 46.4 16.1 43.5
2013 752 43.6 17.2 46.7
2014 781 49.0 15.9 48.4
2015 765 52.0 14.7 46.4
2016 747 53.0 14.0 58.1
2017 726 51.1 14.1 43.8
2018 727 54.4 13.3 49.7
2019 689 52.3 13.1 47.5
2020 748 54.1 13.8 46.9
2021 695 51.9 13.3 n/a
2022 697 47.5 14.6 50.4
2023 665 47.0 14.1 63.9
2024 711 55.1 12.8 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Post Oak Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $242 (3.1%) $7,572 (96.9%) $7,814
2020 $224 (3.0%) $7,297 (97.0%) $7,522
2021 $225 (2.9%) $7,656 (97.1%) $7,881

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Post Oak Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 347th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 286th of 422 Middle schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Post Oak Middle)7346.2
 26.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7349.8
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Post Oak Middle)7257.8
 14.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7364.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Post Oak Middle)7656
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7845.1
 32.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Post Oak Middle)7658.9
 17.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7663.1
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Post Oak Middle)5843.7
 14.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6653.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Post Oak Middle)6466.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6351
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Post Oak Middle)6954.8
 14.2%
   8th Grade Science (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7456.3
 17.7%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Post Oak Middle)6667.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7166.8
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Post Oak Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7675
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Post Oak Middle)9890
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8374
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students689665
 3.5%
African American6047
 21.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic5675
 33.9%
Pacific Islander03
White515474
 8%
Two or More Races4756
 19.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%63.9%
 16.4%


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Post Oak Middle ranks 273rd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Post Oak Middle usually go on to attend Spotsylvania High

In the 2023-24 school year, 711 students attended Post Oak Middle.

Students at Post Oak Middle are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 1% Asian.


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