Best 23608 Virginia Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,945 students in 23608, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23608, VA are Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and Mary Passage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23608, VA 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 23608, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Passage Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23608 Virginia

23608, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23608, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23608, VA include Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and Mary Passage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23608?
2 public middle schools are located in 23608.
What is the racial composition of students in 23608?
23608 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).

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