Very Good
#370 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 20% in state
Luther W. Machen Elementary
Elementary School · Hampton City Public Schools · Hampton, VA
A Hampton City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
20 Sacramento Dr, Hampton, VA 23666
- Math 78% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luther W. Machen Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 35 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Luther W. Machen 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Burbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| William Mason Cooper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Rivermont School - HamptonPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 2–12 | 1.1 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Jane H. Bryan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 349 | 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.
Hampton City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Luther W. Machen Elementary is listed in Hampton City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luther W. Machen Elementary
Luther W. Machen Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampton, VA, part of Hampton City Public Schools, serving approximately 446 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luther W. Machen Elementary
What grades does Luther W. Machen Elementary serve?
Luther W. Machen Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Luther W. Machen Elementary?
Luther W. Machen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther W. Machen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther W. Machen Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luther W. Machen Elementary rank in VA?
Luther W. Machen Elementary ranks #370 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Luther W. Machen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Luther W. Machen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Luther W. Machen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther W. Machen Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Luther W. Machen Elementary a charter school?
No, Luther W. Machen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luther W. Machen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Luther W. Machen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luther W. Machen Elementary?
88.8% of students at Luther W. Machen 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampton city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (757) 727-2900
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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