Excellent
#127 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 7% in state
George P. Phenix Elementary
Elementary School · Hampton City Public Schools · Hampton, VA
A Hampton City Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1061 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666
- Math 80% vs VA 69% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George P. Phenix Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George P. Phenix Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,140/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampton), 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
$70,798
Median home value
$241,600
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23666; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Friends Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–3 | 0.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Alfred S. Forrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Sedgefield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Christopher C. Kraft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hampton City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #4 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
George P. Phenix Elementary is listed in Hampton City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George P. Phenix Elementary
George P. Phenix Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampton, VA, part of Hampton City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,559 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George P. Phenix Elementary
What grades does George P. Phenix Elementary serve?
George P. Phenix Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend George P. Phenix Elementary?
George P. Phenix Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George P. Phenix Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George P. Phenix Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George P. Phenix Elementary rank in VA?
George P. Phenix Elementary ranks #127 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is George P. Phenix Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
George P. Phenix Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 George P. Phenix Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George P. Phenix Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is George P. Phenix Elementary a charter school?
No, George P. Phenix Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George P. Phenix Elementary a Title I school?
No, George P. Phenix Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George P. Phenix Elementary?
85.8% of students at George P. Phenix Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 152
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampton city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (757) 268-3500
- Area population (ZIP 23666)
- 53,226
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 23666; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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