Serving 486 students in grades 6-12, Achievable Dream Middle/high ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achievable Dream Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Achievable Dream Middle/high's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievable Dream Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievable Dream Middle/high is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
83%
22%
White
2%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievable Dream Middle/high's ranking?
Achievable Dream Middle/high is ranked #1151 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Achievable Dream Middle/high often compared to?
Achievable Dream Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like B.t. Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievable Dream Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Achievable Dream Middle/high is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Achievable Dream Middle/high?
486 students attend Achievable Dream Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Achievable Dream Middle/high students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievable Dream Middle/high?
Achievable Dream Middle/high has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achievable Dream Middle/high offer ?
Achievable Dream Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievable Dream Middle/high part of?
Achievable Dream Middle/high is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievable Dream Middle/high located?
Achievable Dream Middle/high is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.
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