Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary T. Christian 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John B. Cary Elementary serves the eastern part of Hampton, VA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.8 square miles, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge is about 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary T. Christian Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary T. Christian Elementary 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 T. Christian Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1284 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
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)13.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 T. Christian Elementary School's ranking?
Mary T. Christian Elementary School is ranked #1284 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mary T. Christian Elementary School often compared to?
Mary T. Christian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Captain John Smith Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mary T. Christian Elementary School?
313 students attend Mary T. Christian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mary T. Christian Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary T. Christian Elementary School?
Mary T. Christian Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary T. Christian Elementary School offer ?
Mary T. Christian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary T. Christian Elementary School part of?
Mary T. Christian Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary T. Christian Elementary School located?
Mary T. Christian Elementary School is located in the Buckroe Beach neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Buckroe Beach.
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