Summary:
The 23605 zip code of Newport News, Virginia is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. This diverse area faces challenges, with high rates of economic disadvantage and performance disparities across the schools. However, some standout schools, like Achievable Dream Middle/High, demonstrate the potential for success when specialized programs and curricula are implemented.
Achievable Dream Middle/High is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 146 out of 329 Virginia high schools and earning 3 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. It boasts strong performance on several SOL tests, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I and II, and English Reading. In contrast, schools like Huntington Middle and Carver Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in many subjects.
The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students and significant Hispanic and White student populations. All the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.06% to 91.04%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The per-student spending varies from $8,314 to $10,448, with Sedgefield Elementary having the highest per-student spending. These disparities suggest the need for targeted strategies to support all students in the Newport News City Public Schools district.
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