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Top 5 Best Newport News City Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,919 students in Newport News City, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newport News City, VA are B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport News City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport News City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newport News City (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B.t. Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Minton Dr
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #44.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Passage Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #66.
Homer L. Hines Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Rank: #77.
Crittenden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6158 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #88.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Grades: 7-8
| 271 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newport News City, VA

Newport News City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Briarfield Elementary School (Closed 2007)
5720 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Enterprise Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
813 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jackson Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4600 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John Marshall Elementary School (Closed 2012)
743 24th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Grades: PK-2
| 242 students
Lee Hall Early Childhood Center (Closed 2024)
17346 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3329
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Magruder Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6714
Grades: PK
| 337 students
Peninsula Marine Institute (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5501 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-3556
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Reservoir Middle School (Closed 2010)
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Warwick Early Childhood Center (Closed 2008)
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Grades: PK
| 208 students
Watkins Elementary School (Closed 2007)
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newport News City, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newport News City, VA include B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newport News City?
8 public middle schools are located in Newport News City.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport News City?
Newport News City public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Newport News City are often viewed compared to one another?

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