Summary:
The Hopewell City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 125 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Harry E. James Elementary has the highest performance on state assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects compared to the other elementary schools, with 71.01% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, well above the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Carter G. Woodson Middle has exceptional performance on Algebra I and Algebra II assessments, with 100% proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade Algebra I, and 95.45% proficiency in 8th grade Algebra II.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages in areas like math, reading, and science proficiency. The district also has very high rates of free/reduced lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage, and struggles with issues like chronic absenteeism and inconsistent performance across grade levels. Addressing these achievement gaps and resource challenges will be critical for improving student outcomes in the Hopewell City Public Schools district.
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