For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,606 students in 23605, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23605, VA are Achievable Dream Middle/high, Crittenden Middle School and Huntington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23605 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23605, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23605, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Crittenden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6158 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4900
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #33.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Grades: 7-8
| 271 students
23605, Virginia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5720 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23605, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23605, VA include Achievable Dream Middle/high, Crittenden Middle School and Huntington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23605?
3 public middle schools are located in 23605.
What is the racial composition of students in 23605?
23605 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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