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George P. Phenix Elementary School vs. Hunter B. Andrews

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School Overview

School
George P. Phenix Elementary School
1061 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hunter B. Andrews
3120 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23661
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,559 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,125 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hunter B. Andrews 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 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,559 students
1,125 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George P. Phenix Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hunter B. Andrews over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George P. Phenix Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hunter B. Andrews.
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George P. Phenix Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hunter B. Andrews over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George P. Phenix Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hunter B. Andrews with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#497 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#954 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George P. Phenix Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hunter B. Andrews, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
63%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George P. Phenix Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hunter B. Andrews who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George P. Phenix Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hunter B. Andrews who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of George P. Phenix Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hunter B. Andrews by grade.
Pre-K Students
104
96
Kindergarten Students
145
108
Grade 1 Students
168
100
Grade 2 Students
168
111
Grade 3 Students
146
96
Grade 4 Students
172
124
Grade 5 Students
148
103
Grade 6 Students
177
132
Grade 7 Students
151
135
Grade 8 Students
180
120

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George P. Phenix Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hunter B. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George P. Phenix Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hunter B. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
56%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George P. Phenix Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hunter B. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George P. Phenix Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hunter B. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George P. Phenix Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hunter B. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of George P. Phenix Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hunter B. Andrews, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George P. Phenix Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hunter B. Andrews, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George P. Phenix Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hunter B. Andrews, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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