Serving 1,114 students in grades 6-8, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School's student population of 1,114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
22%
18%
Black
47%
22%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School's ranking?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is ranked #1351 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School often compared to?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Passage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School?
1,114 students attend Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School offer ?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School part of?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is part of Newport News City PBLC Schs School District.
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