Summary:
The 23605 zip code area of Newport News, Virginia is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Newport News City Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 111 out of 129 in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out.
Achievable Dream Middle/High performs relatively well, with above-average test scores in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and English Reading, as well as a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a high 92.8% four-year graduation rate. Similarly, Crittenden Middle outperforms the district and state averages in Algebra, Geometry, and Earth Science, despite having a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Across the schools, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 15.7% to 26.7%, and very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 91.91% to 98.11%. While Heritage High and Achievable Dream Middle/High have relatively high four-year graduation rates and low dropout rates, the wide range of test score performance suggests significant differences in the quality of education and resources available at each school, despite similar spending per student across the district.
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