Serving 505 students in grades 6-12, Achievable Dream Middle/high 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 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievable Dream Middle/high's student population of 505 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievable Dream Middle/high 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 Achievable Dream Middle/high is 0.24, 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
#1151 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
87%
22%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
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 Achievable Dream Middle/high's ranking?
Achievable Dream Middle/high is ranked #1151 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Achievable Dream Middle/high often compared to?
Achievable Dream Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like B.t. Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievable Dream Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Achievable Dream Middle/high is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Achievable Dream Middle/high?
505 students attend Achievable Dream Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Achievable Dream Middle/high students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievable Dream Middle/high?
Achievable Dream Middle/high has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achievable Dream Middle/high offer ?
Achievable Dream Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievable Dream Middle/high part of?
Achievable Dream Middle/high is part of Newport News City PBLC Schs School District.
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