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Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School

432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,060 students in grades 6-8, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School 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 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School's student population of 1,060 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,060 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School 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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1351 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
57%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
43%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School's ranking?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is ranked #1351 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School often compared to?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Passage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School?
1,060 students attend Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School offer ?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School part of?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School located?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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