Hidenwood Elementary School

501 Blount Point Rd
Newport News, VA 23606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hidenwood Elementary 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 25% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hidenwood Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hidenwood Elementary 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 Hidenwood Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1624 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hidenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hidenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
56%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hidenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
23%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Hidenwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hidenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hidenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hidenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Hidenwood Elementary School is ranked #1624 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hidenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Hidenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hidenwood Elementary School?
544 students attend Hidenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hidenwood Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hidenwood Elementary School?
Hidenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hidenwood Elementary School offer ?
Hidenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hidenwood Elementary School part of?
Hidenwood Elementary School is part of Newport News City PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

1   9/28/2020
I never leave reviews for school, but this one is an exception. It is more like a prison for children. NNPS is very bad overall and this is near the bottom of the heap.
- Posted by Parent - Chris
5   2/21/2019
This school is amazing. Yes teachers can be strict, but we don''t realize that when they do it helps us students out a lot. At Hidenwood every day teachers and students will get smarter, and smarter. I love our new principle Mr. Andrew Perry e is very nice, but do the wrong thing you will have warnings but you will also have talks. At Hidenwood safety is important, that''s why you have to listen carefully and follow the rules. We do a lot of fun activities here and the teachers make it better. I love my Teacher Ms.Baker because if you don''t know anything she will take the time to break it down for you so you will get a high score. This is why I highly Recommend your child coming to this school. P.S we have tag and E.D classes so no one will be left out or behind and everyone has friends.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alaniah Robinson

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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