For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,945 students in 23608, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23608, VA are Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and Mary Passage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23608, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23608, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Mary Passage Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
23608, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23608, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23608, VA include Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and Mary Passage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23608?
2 public middle schools are located in 23608.
What is the racial composition of students in 23608?
23608 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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