Achievable Dream Academy

Summary:

Achievable Dream Academy is an elementary public magnet school in Newport News, Virginia, serving 582 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population that is predominantly African American, the school consistently outperforms the Newport News City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in academic performance.

Achievable Dream Academy's standout metrics include higher proficiency rates in SOL/Mathematics and SOL/English Reading compared to district and state averages, as well as a higher statewide ranking and rating than other Virginia elementary schools. The school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform better than their counterparts in the state. Additionally, Achievable Dream Academy maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 16.7 over the past three school years.

While Achievable Dream Academy is a high-performing school within the Newport News City Public Schools district, there are some nearby schools in the Hampton City Public Schools district, such as Mary W. Jackson Elementary and Armstrong Elementary, that have even higher academic achievement and statewide rankings. Nevertheless, Achievable Dream Academy's consistent performance and focus on supporting its diverse student population make it a standout elementary school in the region.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 726 16th St.
       Newport News, VA  23607


(757) 928-6827

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
718th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,115 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.6%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Achievable Dream Academy ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.02. (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 Achievable Dream Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newport News City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Achievable Dream Academy is $8,115. 14 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Achievable Dream Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievable Dream Academy 718th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Achievable Dream Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Achievable Dream Academy

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Rank History for all students at Achievable Dream Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.46 967th 1062 8.9%
2006 9.41 1044th 1071 2.5%
2007 7.67 1070th 1083 1.2%
2008 6.26 1069th 1081 1.1%
2009 15.90 1034th 1082 4.4%
2010 18.57 1047th 1113 5.9%
2011 22.06 1024th 1117 8.3%
2012 22.88 1001st 1117 10.4%
2013 14.73 1054th 1120 5.9%
2014 24.26 964th 1110 13.2%
2015 37.03 799th 1100 27.4%
2016 36.48 811th 1096 26.0%
2017 46.95 669th 1099 39.1%
2018 52.62 589th 1097 46.3%
2019 41.20 747th 1105 32.4%
2021 16.19 948th 1103 14.1%
2022 35.33 783rd 1109 29.4%
2023 41.87 701st 1114 37.1%
2024 41.02 718th 1114 35.5%
See the entire list of Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievable Dream Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.62 482nd 1036 53.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Achievable Dream Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.17 716th 1100 34.9%
2024 37.05 756th 1098 31.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Achievable Dream Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.73 698th 1093 36.1%
2024 43.45 686th 1101 37.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Achievable Dream Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.01 226th 579 61.0%
2024 59.51 249th 588 57.7%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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.

Achievable Dream Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, February 14, 2020

Open Quote This school is terrible. I understand that schools are rated according to test rating but the principal is never available to talk.Mr.Hurdle the 3-5 assistant principal brushes you off. If you have a child with disability with proper documentation. A meeting will be held to appease you. Nothing will come off it. They even put children on half days. YES,HALF days and will not send a notice home. I have and always will be an active parent and I fight with this school daily and the school board has been informed of all issues. The class size is typical which is 20 to 1 the school day starts at 8:50 the kids receive a milk and breakfast bar then off to resources yes (some type of P.E., library,art or music) I personally think curriculum should come first but I'm no teacher. Then shortly after is lunch and outside time. Then finally your child has 2.5 hours of lesson. I am amazed that they are 746th on the schooldigger.com website. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Achievable Dream Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 4 562 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 4 562 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 4 534 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 3 500 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2006 6 559 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 8 801 0 16 0 n/a n/a 4 829
2008 9 712 0 17 1 n/a n/a 6 745
2009 6 648 0 12 1 n/a n/a 5 672
2010 5 612 1 12 1 n/a n/a 5 636
2011 9 590 1 31 2 0 5 0 638
2012 9 601 1 33 3 0 12 0 659
2013 12 616 1 39 2 0 15 0 685
2014 14 632 0 34 1 1 24 0 706
2015 8 618 2 30 2 1 16 0 677
2016 16 621 2 28 3 0 24 0 694
2017 11 598 1 37 3 0 19 0 669
2018 11 596 0 39 2 1 19 0 668
2019 9 577 1 32 4 2 14 0 639
2020 15 584 1 25 2 1 24 0 652
2021 20 531 1 33 4 0 25 0 614
2022 15 508 0 43 5 0 31 0 602
2023 21 475 0 47 2 0 37 0 582

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 Achievable Dream Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 574 40.0 14.4 99.5
2003 574 40.0 14.4 99.5
2004 542 38.0 14.3 93.5
2005 509 35.0 14.5 99.4
2006 570 42.0 13.6 92.5
2007 829 63.3 13.1 90.3
2008 745 44.3 16.8 91.7
2009 672 44.3 15.2 92.1
2010 636 42.3 15.0 92.9
2011 638 45.5 14.0 90.9
2012 659 33.0 19.9 95.9
2013 685 40.1 17.0 94.7
2014 706 42.3 16.6 93.6
2015 677 42.0 16.1 95.7
2016 694 40.0 17.3 99.4
2017 669 41.0 16.3 85.5
2018 668 37.0 18.0 83.7
2019 639 35.0 18.2 82.9
2020 652 36.5 17.8 77
2021 614 40.0 15.3 n/a
2022 602 36.0 16.7 83.4
2023 582 37.5 15.5 91.2

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 Achievable Dream Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 574 40.0 14.4 99.5
2003 574 40.0 14.4 99.5
2004 542 38.0 14.3 93.5
2005 509 35.0 14.5 99.4
2006 570 42.0 13.6 92.5
2007 829 63.3 13.1 90.3
2008 745 44.3 16.8 91.7
2009 672 44.3 15.2 92.1
2010 636 42.3 15.0 92.9
2011 638 45.5 14.0 90.9
2012 659 33.0 19.9 95.9
2013 685 40.1 17.0 94.7
2014 706 42.3 16.6 93.6
2015 677 42.0 16.1 95.7
2016 694 40.0 17.3 99.4
2017 669 41.0 16.3 85.5
2018 668 37.0 18.0 83.7
2019 639 35.0 18.2 82.9
2020 652 36.5 17.8 77
2021 614 40.0 15.3 n/a
2022 602 36.0 16.7 83.4
2023 582 37.5 15.5 91.2

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 Achievable Dream Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $664 (7.1%) $8,708 (92.9%) $9,372
2020 $389 (5.3%) $6,993 (94.7%) $7,382
2021 $748 (9.2%) $7,368 (90.8%) $8,115

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Achievable Dream Academy

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 747th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 701st of 1114 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievable Dream Academy)8363.1
 19.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Achievable Dream Academy)6355.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Achievable Dream Academy)8657.3
 28.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Achievable Dream Academy)8169.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6055.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Achievable Dream Academy)7663.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Achievable Dream Academy)6764.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Achievable Dream Academy)7171.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6557
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students639582
 8.9%
African American577475
 17.7%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3247
 46.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White921
 133.3%
Two or More Races1437
 164.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%91.2%
 8.3%


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Achievable Dream Academy ranks 718th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended Achievable Dream Academy.

Students at Achievable Dream Academy are 82% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% White.


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