For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,097 students in 23606, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23606, VA is Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23606 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23606, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23606, VA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Minton Dr
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
23606, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Enterprise Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
813 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23606, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23606, VA include Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23606?
1 public middle schools are located in 23606.
What is the racial composition of students in 23606?
23606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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