Summary:
The 23661 zip code area in Hampton, Virginia is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school - that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high rates of economic disadvantage, a few standout performers emerge from the data.
Armstrong Elementary is a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 30-40% of Virginia elementary schools over the past 3 years. It boasts strong test scores in mathematics and reading, outpacing district and state averages, as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Hunter B. Andrews has shown steady improvement, moving from the bottom quartile to the middle quartile of Virginia elementary schools during the same period. This school stands out for its 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I and Geometry.
Despite these bright spots, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in the 23661 zip code. For example, 8th grade math proficiency rates range from 40.7% at C. Alton Lindsay Middle to 68.3% at Hunter B. Andrews. These disparities may be linked to the high rates of economic disadvantage, with all schools serving student populations where 79.5% to 92.1% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which is elevated across the board, could be a key focus area for improving outcomes for the Hampton City Public Schools district.
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