Summary:
The 23603 zip code in Virginia is home to a single elementary school, Katherine Johnson Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school, part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating out of 5 for the past three school years.
Katherine Johnson Elementary's student population is predominantly African American (58.67%), with smaller percentages of White (14.67%), Hispanic (13.52%), and other racial groups. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 43.21%, compared to 55.57% for the Newport News City Public Schools district and 70.11% for the state of Virginia. Additionally, a high percentage (90.1%) of students at Katherine Johnson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.
The school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $7,816, which is below the state average, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 15.9, slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio of 15:1 or lower. While the school's performance is currently below average, there may be opportunities for targeted interventions, additional resources, and collaborative efforts with the district and community to help improve student outcomes at Katherine Johnson Elementary.
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