Newport News City Public Schools

The Newport News City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 38 schools, including 25 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 6 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 110 out of 130 in Virginia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the district, including Deer Park Elementary, which is ranked 162 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars. It has very high proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Another standout is B.T. Washington Middle, which is ranked 152 out of 417 Virginia middle schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars. It has exceptional performance, with very high proficiency rates in math, science, and reading. Additionally, Achievable Dream Academy, an elementary school, has strong academic performance, particularly in math and science, and outperforms the district and state averages.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges facing the Newport News City Public Schools district. There are large disparities in academic performance between the top-performing and lowest-performing schools, and a correlation between socioeconomic status and performance, with schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tending to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the district has seen a concerning trend of declining performance over time, with many schools seeing their statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings decrease in recent years. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for all students in the district.