Serving 292 students in grades 6-8, Huntington 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 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntington Middle serves the southeast part of Newport News, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntington Middle School's student population of 292 students has grown by 122% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 322% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Huntington 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 Huntington Middle School is 0.34, 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
#1763 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-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 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Huntington Middle School's ranking?
Huntington Middle School is ranked #1763 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Huntington Middle School often compared to?
Huntington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Middle/high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Huntington Middle School?
292 students attend Huntington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Huntington Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Huntington Middle School offer ?
Huntington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huntington Middle School part of?
Huntington Middle School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Huntington Middle School located?
Huntington 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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