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Arcadia Middle

Summary:

Arcadia Middle is a public middle school located in Oak Hall, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 482 students. The school is part of the Accomack County Public Schools district, which is ranked 72 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arcadia Middle has a diverse student population, with 26.76% White, 36.31% African American, and 34.65% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and English Language Learner students performing better than African American, White, and Disabled students. Arcadia Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Compared to the nearby Nandua Middle school, Arcadia Middle generally underperforms in academic measures, such as SOL test scores and school rankings. Arcadia Middle also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching over 101% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's student-teacher ratio has improved, the declining enrollment and the need for targeted interventions to address the achievement gaps remain key challenges for Arcadia Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 29485 Horsey Rd.
       Oak Hall, VA  23416

(757) 824-4862

District: Accomack County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
297th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,160 Help


Students who attend Arcadia Middle usually attend:

High:    Arcadia High

Feeder schools for Arcadia Middle:

Elementary:    Kegotank Elementary
    Metompkin Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.0%
African American:
34.1%
White:
26.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  106.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arcadia Middle ranks worse than 71.2% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.6. (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 Student population at Arcadia Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37%), African American (34.1%), White (26.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 106.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arcadia Middle is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arcadia Middle is $7,160.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arcadia Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcadia Middle 297th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Arcadia Middle in the ranking list.)

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Accomack County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Accomack County Public Schools 72nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arcadia Middle

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Rank History for all students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.71 298th 340 12.4%
2006 45.19 229th 383 40.2%
2007 52.23 183rd 387 52.7%
2008 36.87 283rd 391 27.6%
2009 37.92 273rd 390 30.0%
2010 41.85 267th 408 34.6%
2011 33.41 327th 413 20.8%
2012 31.72 330th 413 20.1%
2013 30.62 316th 416 24.0%
2014 29.68 314th 416 24.5%
2015 30.87 310th 412 24.8%
2016 23.41 356th 409 13.0%
2017 24.94 347th 415 16.4%
2018 24.51 352nd 413 14.8%
2019 28.25 345th 424 18.6%
2021 21.57 350th 419 16.5%
2022 32.89 291st 415 29.9%
2023 34.52 300th 422 28.9%
2024 34.60 297th 417 28.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.75 24th 100 76.0%
2024 49.66 46th 122 62.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.49 212th 402 47.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.08 297th 411 27.7%
2024 33.59 297th 407 27.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.49 201st 278 27.7%
2024 14.45 255th 281 9.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.47 300th 409 26.7%
2024 34.25 284th 407 30.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.46 200th 298 32.9%
2024 36.33 204th 299 31.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.36 134th 275 51.3%
2024 49.60 139th 272 48.9%
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Rank History for White students at Arcadia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.83 252nd 402 37.3%
2024 36.69 273rd 396 31.1%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arcadia Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 205 316 1 69 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 222 251 2 84 1 n/a n/a 3 563
2007 208 240 3 91 0 n/a n/a 4 546
2008 190 225 3 89 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2009 171 199 6 101 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2010 198 187 6 96 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2011 191 177 3 94 0 0 2 0 467
2012 191 191 4 86 1 0 2 0 475
2013 173 187 5 86 2 0 5 0 458
2014 162 196 4 111 2 0 3 0 478
2015 166 200 5 119 1 0 2 0 493
2016 166 205 4 115 0 0 6 0 496
2017 181 178 8 123 0 0 5 0 495
2018 175 176 7 158 0 0 3 0 519
2019 185 176 4 164 0 0 6 0 535
2020 173 208 1 180 1 1 9 0 573
2021 157 209 2 162 1 1 13 0 545
2022 156 199 2 176 1 0 13 0 547
2023 129 175 3 167 0 0 8 0 482
2024 130 166 3 180 1 0 7 0 487

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arcadia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 592 n/a n/a 72.1
2006 563 47.0 12.0 69.8
2007 546 44.9 12.2 69.6
2008 507 32.2 15.7 70.6
2009 477 32.7 14.6 71.3
2010 487 35.1 13.8 69.2
2011 467 33.5 13.9 72.4
2012 475 33.0 14.3 71.4
2013 458 33.0 13.8 76.6
2014 478 35.5 13.4 82.4
2015 493 35.0 14.0 79.3
2016 496 34.0 14.5 80.4
2017 495 34.0 14.5 76.6
2018 519 31.7 16.3 75.1
2019 535 32.2 16.6 76.1
2020 573 31.9 17.9 90.8
2021 545 33.4 16.2 n/a
2022 547 30.8 17.7 95.1
2023 482 n/a n/a 101.7
2024 487 43.0 11.3 106.4

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 Arcadia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 592 n/a n/a 72.1
2006 563 47.0 12.0 69.8
2007 546 44.9 12.2 69.6
2008 507 32.2 15.7 70.6
2009 477 32.7 14.6 71.3
2010 487 35.1 13.8 69.2
2011 467 33.5 13.9 72.4
2012 475 33.0 14.3 71.4
2013 458 33.0 13.8 76.6
2014 478 35.5 13.4 82.4
2015 493 35.0 14.0 79.3
2016 496 34.0 14.5 80.4
2017 495 34.0 14.5 76.6
2018 519 31.7 16.3 75.1
2019 535 32.2 16.6 76.1
2020 573 31.9 17.9 90.8
2021 545 33.4 16.2 n/a
2022 547 30.8 17.7 95.1
2023 482 n/a n/a 101.7
2024 487 43.0 11.3 106.4

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 Arcadia Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (11.6%) $6,264 (88.4%) $7,085
2020 $695 (9.5%) $6,630 (90.5%) $7,324
2021 $923 (12.9%) $6,237 (87.1%) $7,160

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcadia Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 300th of 422 Middle schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Middle)8160.9
 20.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Accomack County Public Schools)8067.3
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Arcadia Middle)6460.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Accomack County Public Schools)7067.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Middle)7741.1
 35.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Accomack County Public Schools)7652.9
 23.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Arcadia Middle)6951.8
 17.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Accomack County Public Schools)7062.3
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Arcadia Middle)5938.3
 20.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Accomack County Public Schools)6654.4
 11.6%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Middle)6958
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Accomack County Public Schools)7867.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Arcadia Middle)7252.5
 19.5%
   8th Grade Science (Accomack County Public Schools)7362.9
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Arcadia Middle)6559.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Accomack County Public Schools)7072.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Arcadia Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Accomack County Public Schools)8983
 6%
   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 Students535482
 9.9%
African American176175
 0.6%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic164167
 1.8%
Pacific Islander00
White185129
 30.3%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%101.7%
 25.6%

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Arcadia Middle ranks 297th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Arcadia Middle are 37% Hispanic, 34% African American, 27% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Arcadia Middle usually go on to attend Arcadia High

In the 2023-24 school year, 487 students attended Arcadia Middle.


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