Newport News City PBLC Schs School District

12465 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606-3041
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Newport News City PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 18,043 students in Newport News City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Virginia.
Public Elementary Schools in Newport News City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,493 Schools
# Students
26,509 Students
816,924 Students
# Teachers
1,717 Teachers
57,233 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Newport News City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#119 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Newport News City PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newport News City PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newport News City PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Newport News City PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
96 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
524 Students
58,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,220 Students
148,153 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
18%
# Black Students
14,095 Students
178,698 Students
% Black Students
53%
22%
# White Students
5,436 Students
371,785 Students
% White Students
21%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
92 Students
1,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,046 Students
55,885 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,010
24,914
# Students in K Grade:
1,970
86,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,930
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,025
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,018
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,972
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,016
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,021
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,823
79,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,014
79,325
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,471
2,444
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,893
2,247
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,755
2,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,591
2,342
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,942 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,317 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$396 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Newport News City PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$380 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Newport News City PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,942
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Newport News City PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,317
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Newport News City PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Newport News City PBLC Schs School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

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
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11541 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 River Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
826 Moyer Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
General Stanford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Madison Ave.
Fort Eustis, VA 23604
(757) 888-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 1,081 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 1,114 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 985 students
Rank: #1010.
Richard T. Yates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
73 Maxwell Ln
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 881-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1111.
Richneck Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Tyner Drive
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1212.
Kiln Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7961
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #1313.
B.c. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1414.
David A. Dutrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Curtis Tignor Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1515.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Country Club Road
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 949 students
Rank: #1717.
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Colony Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7778
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1818.
Hidenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Blount Point Rd
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4766
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 904 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Achievable Dream Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
726 16th St.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6827
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13460 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7744
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2222.
L.f. Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Palmer Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2323.
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Richneck Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Katherine Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17346 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3320
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #2626.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
853 Harpersville Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2727.
Discovery Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6838
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #2828.
Sedgefield Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
804 Main Street
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4792
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2929.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6160 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #3030.
Stoney Run Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Lucas Creek Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #3131.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Grades: 6
| 143 students
Rank: #3232.
Newsome Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 45 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 26,509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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