Mary Passage Middle

Mary Passage Middle serves 976 students in grades 6-8 in Newport News, Virginia, operating as a regular public school with 63 full-time equivalent teachers. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learners navigating this critical transitional period. With a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranking 1363rd out of 1856 Virginia schools, Mary Passage Middle has room for academic growth as it works to better serve its large student body.

The school's position in the 27th percentile indicates opportunities for improvement in student outcomes and educational programming. The school draws from a diverse community where the median household income is $67,260 and median home values reach $234,100. About 27% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 12% of families face economic challenges.

This mix creates a varied student population with different needs and backgrounds coming together in the classroom. Located on Atkinson Way, Mary Passage Middle sits within Newport News city, a mid-size urban environment that offers students exposure to city amenities while maintaining a more manageable scale than larger metropolitan areas. The school serves as an important educational hub for families in the 23608 ZIP code area.