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Joseph H. Saunders Elementary vs George P. Phenix Elementary

George P. Phenix Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 2.2/10. George P. Phenix Elementary is significantly larger with 1,559 students, about 2.3× the size of Joseph H. Saunders Elementary (671). In math proficiency, George P. Phenix Elementary leads at 88.0%.

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Joseph H. Saunders Elementary

Newport News, VA

2.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th

671 students

George P. Phenix Elementary

Hampton, VA

8.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th

1,559 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricJoseph H. Saunders ElementaryGeorge P. Phenix Elementary
Overall Rating2.2 / 108.7 / 10
Academic Score2.38.4
Growth Score2.28.9
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch97.2%85.8%
Environment Score2.18.7
State Rank#1,831 of 1,854#122 of 1,854
State Percentile1th94th

Test Scores

SubjectJoseph H. Saunders ElementaryGeorge P. Phenix Elementary
Math Proficiency57.0%88.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency48.0%80.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailJoseph H. Saunders ElementaryGeorge P. Phenix Elementary
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesPre-K – 5thPre-K – 8th
Enrollment6711,559
Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:110.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch97.2%85.8%
DistrictNewport News City Public SchoolsHampton City Public Schools
CityNewport NewsHampton

Neighborhood

MetricNewport News (23601)Hampton (23666)
Median Household Income$71,345$70,798
Median Home Value$235,600$241,600
Median Rent$1,231$1,439
College Educated (Bachelor's+)27.6%26.8%
Poverty Rate11.1%10.9%
Avg Commute22 min22 min
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