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B.T. WASHINGTON MIDDLE

3700 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607Newport News City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
422
Students
Total enrolled
$16,495
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 15% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 36% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 422 students in grades 06–08 in Newport News, Virginia.
15% above average funding
District spends $16,495 per pupil, 15% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

B.T. WASHINGTON MIDDLE is a mid-sized middle in Newport News, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 422 students. The district invests $16,495 per student — 15% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at B.T. WASHINGTON MIDDLE

422
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution196 male · 226 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 382 students
Student Composition
33%
8%
48%
9%
Asian2%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black48%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510264001041

Academic Outcomes at B.T. WASHINGTON MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23607

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,495Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,495
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,258
Student Support$3,134
Administration$1,979
Operations$2,474
Other$1,650
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,495 spent per student, an estimated $7,307 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
32%
State government
50.6%
Local (property tax)
31.8%
Federal programs
17.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Joseph H. Saunders ElementaryKiln Creek ElementaryCarver ElementaryACHIEVABLE DREAM ACADEMY
+15 more
↓
Middle
ETHEL M. GILDERSLEEVE MIDDLEELLA J. FITZGERALD MIDDLEMARY PASSAGE MIDDLEHOMER L. HINES MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
WOODSIDE HIGHMENCHVILLE HIGHWARWICK HIGHDENBIGH HIGH
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyNewport News city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNewport News City Public Schools →
Phone: (757)928-6860
NCES ID: 510264001041
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Newport News seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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Mid
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
3700 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.