Booker T. Washington Middle…, Newport News, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 337 Virginia public middle schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

8.0 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 80.7% across all subjects — 78th percentile statewide.

7.2 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 69th percentile.

6.6 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 13.3% — better attendance than 62% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Geometry

99%state 82%

Algebra I

97%state 85%

Civics & Econ

83%state 72%

Grade 8 Science

83%state 68%

Grade 6 Mathematics

78%state 65%

Grade 7 Mathematics

39%state 62%

Grade 8 Mathematics

18%state 63%

Grade 6 English Reading

74%state 73%

Grade 7 English Reading

82%state 73%

Grade 8 English Reading

84%state 74%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

Booker T. Washington Middle School & its school zone

B.T. Washington Middle School serves Newport News, VA 23607 students as a public middle school in Newport News Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near B.T. Washington Middle School are shopping this Newport News school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Newport News middle school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 7.5/10 — above the state average among Virginia's 337 public middle schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 80.7%, with standout results in Geometry (99% vs a 82% state average) and Grade 8 Science (83% vs a 68% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 85% for English and 86% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 13.3%, better than the 15.2% state median for middle schools.

For house hunters comparing Newport News school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near B.T. Washington Middle School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Newport News Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Newport News City Public Schools
Grades served: 6-8
School type: Public middle school (Marine Science & Pre-AP Magnet)
Principal: Mrs. Stephanie Bean
Established: 1928
Enrollment: 414 students (2024-2025)
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510264001041

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

80%

Mathematics

80%

Science

83%

History & Social Sci.

83%

Attendance

2024-2025

Consistent attenders

90.6%

9.4% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Booker T. Washington Middle School

Booker T. Washington Middle School traces its origins to a school building erected in 1928 on Chestnut Avenue in Newport News, designed by architect Charles Robinson and originally operated as an elementary school for Black students. The building was expanded in 1935, 1952, and again in a major 2006 renovation that modernized the campus while retaining its historic character. Today the school operates as a Marine Science and Pre-Advanced Placement magnet, with science labs and an aquatics lab supported by partnerships with regional marine-science institutions.

The school sits in the Southeast Community of Newport News, an established residential area of the city near the James River waterfront. It is part of Newport News City Public Schools and serves students in grades 6 through 8 in a midsize-city setting.

Contact

Phone: 757-928-6860

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — School Detail — NCES School ID (510264001041), grades served, total enrollment (413), locale classification (City, Midsize); teacher FTE and student/teacher ratio suppressed (did not meet quality standards)2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — B.T. Washington Middle — Principal, phone, address, enrollment by grade, race/ethnicity, economically disadvantaged %, English learners %, students with disabilities %, SOL pass rates, accreditation status, chronic absenteeism2024-2025 (accreditation SY 2025-2026) link ↗
B.T. Washington Middle School — Official Website (About) — Founding history (1928, architect Charles Robinson), namesake, mission statement, magnet program detailsn/a link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (accreditation SY 2025-2026) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Booker T. Washington Middle School