H.H. Poole Middle

Summary:

H.H. Poole Middle is a public middle school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 983 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

H.H. Poole Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (28.18%) and Hispanic (25.74%) students. However, the school has consistently performed below the Stafford County and Virginia state averages in most subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The school does excel in Algebra I and Geometry, with 100% proficiency rates in these subjects. Additionally, H.H. Poole Middle has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (35.91%) compared to nearby schools, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, which can impact academic performance.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 53 out of 416 Virginia middle schools in 2013-2014 to 293 out of 417 in 2023-2024. The school's ranking for specific student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, is also relatively low compared to other Virginia middle schools. Nearby schools, such as Rodney E. Thompson Middle and Andrew G. Wright Middle, have consistently outperformed H.H. Poole Middle in academic measures and have higher statewide rankings, suggesting that H.H. Poole Middle may need to learn from their practices and strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 800 Eustace Rd
       Stafford, VA  22554


(540) 658-6190

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
293rd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,335 Help


Students who attend H.H. Poole Middle usually attend:

High:    North Stafford High

Feeder schools for H.H. Poole Middle:

Elementary:    Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
    Park Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  1,024

Racial breakdown:

White:
29.4%
African American:
29.1%
Hispanic:
26.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details H.H. Poole Middle ranks worse than 70.3% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.33. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at H.H. Poole Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (29.4%), African American (29.1%), Hispanic (26.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H.H. Poole Middle is 15.1. 5 middle schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H.H. Poole Middle is $7,335. 6 middle schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

H.H. Poole Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks H.H. Poole Middle 293rd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See H.H. Poole Middle in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for H.H. Poole Middle

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Rank History for all students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.19 86th 340 74.7%
2006 70.97 53rd 383 86.2%
2007 64.32 103rd 387 73.4%
2008 61.90 119th 391 69.6%
2009 61.70 112th 390 71.3%
2010 62.51 113th 408 72.3%
2011 64.75 97th 413 76.5%
2012 67.85 75th 413 81.8%
2013 76.31 49th 416 88.2%
2014 75.42 53rd 416 87.3%
2015 70.13 72nd 412 82.5%
2016 73.94 64th 409 84.4%
2017 65.63 92nd 415 77.8%
2018 61.96 123rd 413 70.2%
2019 49.95 228th 424 46.2%
2021 33.31 279th 419 33.4%
2022 33.53 285th 415 31.3%
2023 31.80 313th 422 25.8%
2024 35.33 293rd 417 29.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.74 183rd 231 20.8%
2024 20.45 205th 237 13.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.91 74th 100 26.0%
2024 29.25 86th 122 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.86 302nd 402 24.9%
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Rank History for Female students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.05 303rd 411 26.3%
2024 39.05 268th 407 34.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.44 252nd 278 9.4%
2024 21.09 229th 281 18.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.98 66th 114 42.1%
2024 23.20 112th 123 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.33 307th 409 24.9%
2024 31.54 298th 407 26.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.41 125th 132 5.3%
2024 26.95 108th 128 15.6%
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Rank History for African American students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.03 204th 298 31.5%
2024 39.43 191st 299 36.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.19 197th 275 28.4%
2024 39.48 168th 272 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at H.H. Poole Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.55 254th 402 36.8%
2024 43.86 244th 396 38.4%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote Incompetent office staff sends out mail about children to others peoples parents. When confronted about this confidentiality breech, the assistant principal became irate towards me and threatened to write a report about me. What a joke. Close Quote



Enrollment information for H.H. Poole Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 560 119 26 14 3 n/a n/a 0 722
1996 560 119 26 14 3 n/a n/a 0 722
1997 636 149 22 20 1 n/a n/a 0 828
1998 732 202 23 33 3 n/a n/a 0 993
1999 826 241 30 48 4 n/a n/a 0 1149
2000 899 272 36 44 3 n/a n/a -4 1250
2001 747 238 30 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
2002 762 240 35 48 3 n/a n/a 0 1088
2003 762 240 35 48 3 n/a n/a 0 1088
2004 709 240 40 54 3 n/a n/a 4 1050
2005 768 273 36 62 3 n/a n/a 5 1147
2006 774 267 39 87 4 n/a n/a 17 1188
2007 711 264 29 97 3 n/a n/a 30 1134
2008 597 252 35 102 2 n/a n/a 29 1017
2009 545 220 32 93 1 n/a n/a 22 913
2010 523 227 33 100 0 n/a n/a 34 917
2011 498 203 23 113 3 2 49 0 891
2012 445 186 21 148 3 1 48 0 852
2013 438 182 21 147 4 1 54 0 847
2014 420 172 19 154 2 0 64 0 831
2015 389 206 24 141 1 4 66 0 831
2016 364 191 26 147 0 5 60 0 793
2017 338 175 30 171 1 1 58 0 774
2018 322 169 27 199 2 1 60 0 780
2019 316 178 21 191 2 1 82 0 791
2020 346 225 28 207 4 3 82 0 895
2021 355 239 37 212 7 2 92 0 944
2022 323 268 53 250 7 5 90 0 996
2023 305 277 52 253 4 4 88 0 983
2024 301 298 61 267 6 4 87 0 1024

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 H.H. Poole Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 722 n/a 0.0 8
1996 722 n/a 0.0 8
1997 828 n/a 0.0 9.2
1998 993 n/a 0.0 7.5
1999 1149 65.0 17.7 10.1
2000 1250 n/a 0.0 8.4
2001 1054 69.0 15.3 9.3
2002 1088 79.5 13.7 10.4
2003 1088 79.5 13.7 10.4
2004 1050 71.5 14.7 11.6
2005 1147 70.5 16.3 12.2
2006 1188 76.0 15.6 13.1
2007 1134 70.2 16.2 14.4
2008 1017 55.5 18.3 17.5
2009 913 48.5 18.8 18
2010 917 48.1 19.0 23.1
2011 891 50.5 17.6 22.1
2012 852 54.8 15.5 27.7
2013 847 58.4 14.5 26.9
2014 831 61.6 13.4 27.4
2015 831 52.0 15.9 29.6
2016 793 51.0 15.5 29
2017 774 49.3 15.6 30
2018 780 54.2 14.3 29.5
2019 791 44.0 17.9 30.6
2020 895 53.7 16.6 31.5
2021 944 60.7 15.5 n/a
2022 996 64.0 15.5 28.3
2023 983 67.0 14.6 35.9
2024 1024 67.5 15.1 42.1

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 H.H. Poole Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 722 n/a 0.0 8
1996 722 n/a 0.0 8
1997 828 n/a 0.0 9.2
1998 993 n/a 0.0 7.5
1999 1149 65.0 17.7 10.1
2000 1250 n/a 0.0 8.4
2001 1054 69.0 15.3 9.3
2002 1088 79.5 13.7 10.4
2003 1088 79.5 13.7 10.4
2004 1050 71.5 14.7 11.6
2005 1147 70.5 16.3 12.2
2006 1188 76.0 15.6 13.1
2007 1134 70.2 16.2 14.4
2008 1017 55.5 18.3 17.5
2009 913 48.5 18.8 18
2010 917 48.1 19.0 23.1
2011 891 50.5 17.6 22.1
2012 852 54.8 15.5 27.7
2013 847 58.4 14.5 26.9
2014 831 61.6 13.4 27.4
2015 831 52.0 15.9 29.6
2016 793 51.0 15.5 29
2017 774 49.3 15.6 30
2018 780 54.2 14.3 29.5
2019 791 44.0 17.9 30.6
2020 895 53.7 16.6 31.5
2021 944 60.7 15.5 n/a
2022 996 64.0 15.5 28.3
2023 983 67.0 14.6 35.9
2024 1024 67.5 15.1 42.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for H.H. Poole Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $199 (2.3%) $8,538 (97.7%) $8,737
2020 $269 (3.8%) $6,831 (96.2%) $7,100
2021 $200 (2.7%) $7,135 (97.3%) $7,335

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

Impact of COVID-19 on H.H. Poole 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 228th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 313th of 422 Middle schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (H.H. Poole Middle)8547.7
 37.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)7857.1
 20.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (H.H. Poole Middle)7866.3
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7867.9
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (H.H. Poole Middle)9037.9
 52.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8647.6
 38.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (H.H. Poole Middle)8965.2
 23.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8267
 15%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (H.H. Poole Middle)5639.6
 16.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Stafford County Public Schools)6450.9
 13.1%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (H.H. Poole Middle)6838.1
 29.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)7342.2
 30.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (H.H. Poole Middle)7253.6
 18.4%
   8th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7958.8
 20.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (H.H. Poole Middle)7868.6
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7867.5
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (H.H. Poole Middle)10095
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Stafford County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (H.H. Poole Middle)10086
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Stafford County Public Schools)8776
 11%
   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 Students791983
 24.3%
African American178277
 55.6%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian2152
 147.6%
Hispanic191253
 32.5%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White316305
 3.5%
Two or More Races8288
 7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%35.9%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about H.H. Poole Middle

Students who attend H.H. Poole Middle usually go on to attend North Stafford High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,024 students attended H.H. Poole Middle.

Students at H.H. Poole Middle are 29% White, 29% African American, 26% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

H.H. Poole Middle ranks 293rd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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