Crittenden Middle
Newport News, VA · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Crittenden Middle is a middle school located in Newport News, Virginia. The school serves 740 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 50/100 (C), Crittenden Middle performs at the state average for Virginia. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crittenden Middle has a DataScore of 50/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Crittenden Middle has 740 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
Yes, Crittenden Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +25, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Crittenden Middle is part of the Newport News City Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.