Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, B.t. Washington Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: B.T. Washington Middle serves the southeast part of Newport News, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B.t. Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
B.t. Washington Middle School's student population of 413 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Motto
Every Child, One Voice.
School Rankings
B.t. Washington Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B.t. Washington Middle School is 0.65, 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
#341 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-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 B.t. Washington Middle School's ranking?
B.t. Washington Middle School is ranked #341 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are B.t. Washington Middle School often compared to?
B.t. Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Middle School, Crittenden Middle School, Achievable Dream Middle/high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend B.t. Washington Middle School?
413 students attend B.t. Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of B.t. Washington Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does B.t. Washington Middle School offer ?
B.t. Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is B.t. Washington Middle School part of?
B.t. Washington Middle School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is B.t. Washington Middle School located?
B.t. Washington Middle School 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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