Summary:
The 23607 zip code area of Newport News, Virginia is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Newport News City Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 110 out of 130 in Virginia and has a 1-star rating, the schools in this area show significant performance differences.
The standout school in the area is B.T. Washington Middle School, which ranks 152 out of 417 Virginia middle schools and earns a 3-star rating. It has strong test scores, with over 70% proficiency in several subject areas, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Newsome Park Elementary has some of the lowest proficiency rates, with less than 40% of students proficient in several subjects.
The schools in this area serve economically disadvantaged populations, with all of them having high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 90.52% to 91.24%. This suggests that these schools face significant challenges in terms of academic achievement and resource allocation. The data also reveals that three of the five schools are designated as magnet schools, which may indicate a focus on specialized curricula or teaching approaches, though their performance varies.
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