Hopewell City Public Schools

The Hopewell City Public Schools district in Virginia serves 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 127 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the district.

Among the standout schools, Carter G. Woodson Middle School performed well on Algebra I and Algebra II SOL tests, with 100% proficiency in 7th grade Algebra I and 8th grade Algebra II. However, the school struggled with overall math proficiency, with only 32.88% of 6th graders, 26.8% of 7th graders, and 21.05% of 8th graders scoring proficient. In contrast, Dupont Elementary performed relatively well on math and reading SOL tests, with 60.61% of 3rd graders, 56.32% of 4th graders, and 59.26% of 5th graders scoring proficient in math, and 65.91% of 5th graders scoring proficient in reading.

The Hopewell City Public Schools district faces several challenges, including consistently low performance across all schools compared to state averages, high rates of economic disadvantage (with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 97.51% to 103.96%), and potential inequities in resource allocation (with spending per student ranging from $7,378 to $10,819). These systemic issues suggest the need for a comprehensive approach to address the district's challenges and ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.