Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Summary:

Matthew Fontaine Maury High is a public magnet high school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 1,697 students in grades 9-12. The school faces several challenges, including a diverse student population with varying academic needs, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and declining academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools.

While Matthew Fontaine Maury High has a more racially diverse student body compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. The school performs better in certain subject areas, such as Algebra II, but struggles in others, like 10th grade writing proficiency. Additionally, the school's rankings for different student subgroups vary significantly, with Asian students ranking highly but African American and low socioeconomic status students ranking much lower.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bayside High and Western Branch High, which are in different school districts, Matthew Fontaine Maury High generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and lower rankings. The school has also seen a significant increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 12.3 in 2020-2021 to 16.1 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the ratios of the nearby schools. Despite these challenges, the school's strengths lie in its support for homeless students, though it ranks much lower for its military-connected student population compared to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 322 Shirley Ave
       Norfolk, VA  23517


(757) 628-3344

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 329 Virginia High Schools


Feeder schools for Matthew Fontaine Maury High:

Elementary:    Camp Allen Elementary
    James Monroe Elementary
    Larchmont Elementary
    Sewells Point Elementary
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Middle:    Blair Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,697

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.1%
White:
26.2%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.6% Help


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Compare Details Matthew Fontaine Maury High ranks worse than 76% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.48. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Matthew Fontaine Maury High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High has the largest high school student body size in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Matthew Fontaine Maury High:

SchoolDigger ranks Matthew Fontaine Maury High 250th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Matthew Fontaine Maury High in the ranking list.)

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Norfolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk City Public Schools 105th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Matthew Fontaine Maury High

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Rank History for all students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.45 212th 308 31.2%
2006 42.26 210th 314 33.1%
2007 39.28 221st 313 29.4%
2008 33.35 251st 316 20.6%
2009 30.87 254th 313 18.8%
2010 28.68 273rd 317 13.9%
2011 28.10 273rd 320 14.7%
2012 38.20 231st 321 28.0%
2013 42.30 194th 321 39.6%
2014 45.73 173rd 322 46.3%
2015 52.40 133rd 322 58.7%
2016 38.67 225th 321 29.9%
2017 42.91 201st 324 38.0%
2018 43.97 197th 326 39.6%
2019 31.33 270th 327 17.4%
2021 38.94 203rd 327 37.9%
2022 37.27 228th 325 29.8%
2023 36.01 251st 326 23.0%
2024 38.48 250th 329 24.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.57 137th 193 29.0%
2024 50.34 110th 198 44.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.70 269th 320 15.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.95 2nd 4 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.28 265th 320 17.2%
2024 37.52 245th 322 23.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.26 197th 249 20.9%
2024 31.55 192nd 253 24.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.21 79th 92 14.1%
2024 37.50 72nd 92 21.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.66 241st 321 24.9%
2024 37.48 238th 322 26.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.39 5th 120 95.8%
2024 85.37 2nd 118 98.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.35 181st 240 24.6%
2024 34.36 194th 249 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.70 199th 232 14.2%
2024 51.84 114th 233 51.1%
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Rank History for White students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.35 150th 315 52.4%
2024 70.36 58th 314 81.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Matthew Fontaine Maury High

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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 1745 1745
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1663 1663
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1605 1605
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1612 1612
1993 722 882 63 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1683
1994 742 918 51 20 5 n/a n/a 0 1736
1995 772 1036 56 27 8 n/a n/a 0 1899
1996 772 1036 56 27 8 n/a n/a 0 1899
1997 789 1013 49 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1877
1998 817 958 59 18 5 n/a n/a -5 1852
1999 835 1002 56 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1917
2000 855 1011 53 31 4 n/a n/a -8 1946
2001 856 996 49 38 7 n/a n/a 0 1946
2002 763 1029 38 40 6 n/a n/a 0 1876
2003 763 1029 38 40 6 n/a n/a 0 1876
2004 791 1178 45 36 4 n/a n/a 0 2054
2005 736 1121 43 35 2 n/a n/a 0 1937
2006 730 1219 50 41 5 n/a n/a 0 2045
2007 695 1119 48 39 2 n/a n/a 85 1988
2008 680 1166 55 53 3 n/a n/a 82 2039
2009 659 1137 47 64 1 n/a n/a 95 2003
2010 629 1033 43 55 3 n/a n/a 80 1843
2011 596 1037 23 78 9 10 77 0 1830
2012 572 904 30 78 9 9 83 0 1685
2013 565 881 34 82 11 11 66 0 1650
2014 553 838 31 76 11 10 87 0 1606
2015 554 811 41 70 10 9 95 0 1590
2016 548 882 46 74 9 10 95 0 1664
2017 569 873 60 86 6 6 107 0 1707
2018 563 855 62 85 4 4 100 0 1673
2019 544 850 52 86 8 4 113 0 1657
2020 507 837 43 101 5 6 125 0 1624
2021 472 832 37 97 4 8 115 0 1565
2022 468 866 42 113 3 8 123 0 1623
2023 444 969 46 124 5 7 102 0 1697

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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1745 115.7 15.0 n/a
1990 1663 114.9 14.4 n/a
1991 1605 112.9 14.2 n/a
1992 1612 115.0 14.0 n/a
1993 1683 113.6 14.8 n/a
1994 1736 181.7 n/a 30.5
1995 1899 n/a 0.0 32.5
1996 1899 n/a 0.0 32.5
1997 1877 n/a 0.0 30.5
1998 1852 n/a 0.0 29.5
1999 1917 122.5 15.6 35
2000 1946 n/a 0.0 45.3
2001 1946 137.0 14.2 26.8
2002 1876 178.0 10.5 33.8
2003 1876 178.0 10.5 33.8
2004 2054 116.0 17.7 33.5
2005 1937 118.0 16.4 34.3
2006 2045 116.0 17.6 34.6
2007 1988 112.9 17.6 34.6
2008 2039 106.5 19.1 46.7
2009 2003 112.2 17.9 39.4
2010 1843 113.6 16.2 42.6
2011 1830 103.1 17.7 41.1
2012 1685 117.7 14.3 42.4
2013 1650 111.0 14.8 42.8
2014 1606 102.2 15.7 41.7
2015 1590 117.0 13.5 39.5
2016 1664 100.0 16.6 37.3
2017 1707 107.3 15.9 38.6
2018 1673 117.3 14.2 42.9
2019 1657 124.6 13.2 43
2020 1624 113.6 14.2 43.2
2021 1565 126.4 12.3 n/a
2022 1623 114.6 14.1 43.3
2023 1697 105.0 16.1 95.6

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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1745 115.7 15.0 n/a
1990 1663 114.9 14.4 n/a
1991 1605 112.9 14.2 n/a
1992 1612 115.0 14.0 n/a
1993 1683 113.6 14.8 n/a
1994 1736 181.7 n/a 30.5
1995 1899 n/a 0.0 32.5
1996 1899 n/a 0.0 32.5
1997 1877 n/a 0.0 30.5
1998 1852 n/a 0.0 29.5
1999 1917 122.5 15.6 35
2000 1946 n/a 0.0 45.3
2001 1946 137.0 14.2 26.8
2002 1876 178.0 10.5 33.8
2003 1876 178.0 10.5 33.8
2004 2054 116.0 17.7 33.5
2005 1937 118.0 16.4 34.3
2006 2045 116.0 17.6 34.6
2007 1988 112.9 17.6 34.6
2008 2039 106.5 19.1 46.7
2009 2003 112.2 17.9 39.4
2010 1843 113.6 16.2 42.6
2011 1830 103.1 17.7 41.1
2012 1685 117.7 14.3 42.4
2013 1650 111.0 14.8 42.8
2014 1606 102.2 15.7 41.7
2015 1590 117.0 13.5 39.5
2016 1664 100.0 16.6 37.3
2017 1707 107.3 15.9 38.6
2018 1673 117.3 14.2 42.9
2019 1657 124.6 13.2 43
2020 1624 113.6 14.2 43.2
2021 1565 126.4 12.3 n/a
2022 1623 114.6 14.1 43.3
2023 1697 105.0 16.1 95.6

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matthew Fontaine Maury High

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 270th of 327 High schoolsRanks 251st of 326 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)7965
 14%
   End of Course Writing (Norfolk City Public Schools)7359
 14%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)7664
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Norfolk City Public Schools)7464
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)7266
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Norfolk City Public Schools)7863
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)9094
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Norfolk City Public Schools)8789
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)7863
 15%
   End of Course Chemistry (Norfolk City Public Schools)7862
 16%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)7167
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Norfolk City Public Schools)7356
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)6965
 4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6960
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)8784
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)7876
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)6238
 24%
   End of Course Geography (Norfolk City Public Schools)6547
 18%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)5726
 31%
   End of Course VA and US History (Norfolk City Public Schools)5425
 29%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)6962
 7%
   End of Course World History I (Norfolk City Public Schools)5041
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Matthew Fontaine Maury High)7636
 40%
   End of Course World History II (Norfolk City Public Schools)6854
 14%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16571697
 2.4%
African American850969
 14%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian5246
 11.5%
Hispanic86124
 44.2%
Pacific Islander47
 75%
White544444
 18.4%
Two or More Races113102
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%95.6%
 52.6%


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Students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High are 57% African American, 26% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Matthew Fontaine Maury High ranks in the bottom 24.0% of Virginia high schools.

Matthew Fontaine Maury High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Camp Allen Elementary
Elementary : James Monroe Elementary
Elementary : Larchmont Elementary
Elementary : Sewells Point Elementary
Elementary : St. Helena Elementary
Elementary : Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Elementary : Willard Elementary
Middle : Blair Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,697 students attended Matthew Fontaine Maury High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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