Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newport News, Virginia 23608 · Newport News City Public Schools
#292 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#4880 of 15,369 nationally
About Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is a public middle located in Newport News, in the Newport News City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 988 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 292nd of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 988.
There are 39 schools in Newport News; Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle ranks 9th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Denbigh Early Childhood Center
Newport News · Public other · Grades PK–PK
397 students · 367 m away
Mary Passage Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students · 1.8 km away
General Stanford Elementary
Ft. Eustis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 1.8 km away
David A. Dutrow Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 2.3 km away
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 2.6 km away
Richneck Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 2.6 km away
George J. McIntosh Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 2.7 km away
Woodside High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,723 students · 2.7 km away
Katherine Johnson Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 3.2 km away
Stoney Run Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle a good school?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle has a Success Index (US) of 62.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #292 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle rank in Virginia?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle ranks #292 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #4880 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle had 988 students in 2025.
Is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.