Serving 988 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 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J.M. Dozier Middle serves the northern part of Newport News, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School's student population of 988 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
988 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School 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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1351 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
59%
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. 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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School's ranking?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is ranked #1351 out of 1,773 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
988 students attend Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School offer ?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School part of?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School located?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.
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