Summary:
The 23608 zip code area of Newport News, Virginia is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. This summary provides an overview of the key insights about the performance and characteristics of these schools.
Among the standout schools in the area, Knollwood Meadows Elementary has the highest statewide ranking and strong test scores, with 79.69% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics and Science. The two high schools, Woodside High and Denbigh High, both have impressive graduation rates of 92.8%, though Denbigh High lags behind in overall state rankings. Woodside High also stands out with the lowest dropout rate of 4.5% and strong performance in Geometry and Algebra II.
However, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and the Newport News City Public Schools district and state averages, particularly in English Reading and Mathematics. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with all schools in the data set reporting a rate of 15.7%, which is high compared to the state average. While per-student spending varies, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between funding and academic performance across the schools.
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