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Huntington Middle School vs. Achievable Dream Middle/high

Should you attend Huntington Middle School or Achievable Dream Middle/high? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Huntington Middle School
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Achievable Dream Middle/high
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Achievable Dream Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades 7-8, Huntington 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 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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).
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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-12
Total Students
271 students
486 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Huntington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Achievable Dream Middle/high over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Huntington Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Achievable Dream Middle/high.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Huntington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Achievable Dream Middle/high over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Achievable Dream Middle/high with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1763 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#939 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Huntington Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Achievable Dream Middle/high, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
67%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huntington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Achievable Dream Middle/high who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huntington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Achievable Dream Middle/high who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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≥90%
(Top 50% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Achievable Dream Middle/high with the average graduation rate observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Huntington Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Achievable Dream Middle/high by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
93
Grade 7 Students
135
89
Grade 8 Students
136
72
Grade 9 Students
-
64
Grade 10 Students
-
50
Grade 11 Students
-
74
Grade 12 Students
-
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Huntington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Achievable Dream Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Huntington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Achievable Dream Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
85%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Huntington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Achievable Dream Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Huntington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Achievable Dream Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Huntington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Achievable Dream Middle/high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Huntington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Achievable Dream Middle/high, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Huntington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Achievable Dream Middle/high, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
6%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Huntington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Achievable Dream Middle/high, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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