Serving 931 students in grades 6-8, Mary Passage 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 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 931 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Passage Middle serves the northwest part of Newport News, VA, covering an area of approximately 21.8 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Passage Middle School's student population of 931 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
931 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Passage 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 Mary Passage Middle School is 0.67, 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
#1524 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
59%
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 20-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 Mary Passage Middle School's ranking?
Mary Passage Middle School is ranked #1524 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mary Passage Middle School often compared to?
Mary Passage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mary Passage Middle School?
931 students attend Mary Passage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mary Passage Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Mary Passage Middle School offer ?
Mary Passage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Passage Middle School part of?
Mary Passage Middle School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Passage Middle School located?
Mary Passage 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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