Schools in Zip Code 24013

Zip code 24013 in Roanoke, VA contains 3 schools — Fallon Park Elementary (PK–5), John P. Fishwick Middle (6–8), and Morningside Elementary (PK–5) — all part of Roanoke City Public Schools, serving 1,325 students with no high school in the immediate area. These schools serve an overwhelmingly high-need population, with free/reduced-price lunch rates near 99.5% and chronic absenteeism averaging 29.7% — nearly double the state rate of 14.8%. The district itself ranks 117 out of 131 Virginia districts (11th percentile, 1 star).

Morningside Elementary is the standout elementary school: its 3rd grade math proficiency (75.76%) beats the state average, 3rd grade reading (66.67%) nearly matches the state, and overall proficiency improved from 45.0% to 47.6%. It also has the highest per-student spending at $16,084. John P. Fishwick Middle is the top-ranked school in the zip code (16th percentile, up from 9th), achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra I, Earth Science, and Civics, and 52.31% in 8th grade science compared to the district's 30.01%. However, its grade-level math lags badly — just 18.82% proficiency in 7th grade math. Meanwhile, Fallon Park Elementary is the largest but lowest-ranked school, dropping to 0 stars as its average proficiency fell from 45.7% to 39.0%.

Chronic absenteeism is a systemic challenge, ranging from 26.3% at Morningside to 32.8% at Fishwick. Notably, Fishwick spends the least ($11,234 per student) yet posts the best results, while Fallon Park spends $15,267 and struggles most — showing higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes. Morningside's strong 3rd grade scores tend to fade by 4th and 5th grade, and Fishwick's advanced-course success masks weak on-grade-level math. With no high school in 24013, students must transition outside the zip code after 8th grade, making Fishwick's acceleration pipeline especially important for college and career readiness.