Summary:
The 23860 zip code area of Hopewell, Virginia is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the overall Hopewell City Public Schools district is ranked 125 out of 129 districts in Virginia and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out for their strong performance.
Harry E. James Elementary has the highest test scores among the elementary schools, with over 70% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics and over 60% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Reading and VA Studies. Dupont Elementary also performs well, with over 60% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics and over 65% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Reading and Science. At the middle school level, Carter G. Woodson Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra, with 100% of 7th and 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I and 95.45% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra II.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% across all schools and free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, there are disparities in test scores, with the elementary and middle schools generally performing better than Hopewell High. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for students in the Hopewell City Public Schools district.
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