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#955 of 1,851 schools in VA
Achievable Dream Middle/high
High School · Newport News City Public Schools · Newport News, VA
A Newport News City Public Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5720 Marshall Ave., Newport News, VA 23605
- Math 43% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Achievable Dream Middle/high score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Achievable Dream Middle/high sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport News), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,899
Median home value
$178,400
Median rent
$1,187/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bethel HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,802 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newport News City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #7 of 40
- District spending per student
- $16,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Achievable Dream Middle/high is listed in Newport News City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Achievable Dream Middle/high
Achievable Dream Middle/high is a public high school in Newport News, VA, part of Newport News City Public Schools, serving approximately 486 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Achievable Dream Middle/high
What grades does Achievable Dream Middle/high serve?
Achievable Dream Middle/high serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Achievable Dream Middle/high?
Achievable Dream Middle/high has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievable Dream Middle/high?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievable Dream Middle/high is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Achievable Dream Middle/high rank in VA?
Achievable Dream Middle/high ranks #955 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Achievable Dream Middle/high's MySchoolScout rating?
Achievable Dream Middle/high has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Achievable Dream Middle/high?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Achievable Dream Middle/high has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Achievable Dream Middle/high a charter school?
No, Achievable Dream Middle/high is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Achievable Dream Middle/high a Title I school?
No, Achievable Dream Middle/high is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Achievable Dream Middle/high?
96.9% of students at Achievable Dream Middle/high qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Newport News city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (757) 283-7820
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 23605)
- 13,334
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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