Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Achievable Dream Academy 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 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Achievable Dream Academy serves the southeastern part of Newport News, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievable Dream Academy's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Achievable Dream Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievable Dream Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievable Dream Academy's ranking?
Achievable Dream Academy is ranked #1413 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Achievable Dream Academy often compared to?
Achievable Dream Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Achievable Dream Academy?
641 students attend Achievable Dream Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Achievable Dream Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achievable Dream Academy?
Achievable Dream Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achievable Dream Academy offer ?
Achievable Dream Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Achievable Dream Academy part of?
Achievable Dream Academy is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievable Dream Academy located?
Achievable Dream Academy is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.
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