Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newport News, Virginia 23606 · Newport News City Public Schools
#284 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#4685 of 15,369 nationally
About Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Ethel M. Gildersleeve 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 1,087 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 284th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,087.
There are 39 schools in Newport News; Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle ranks 6th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.7%
- 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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hidenwood Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 1.1 km away
Riverside Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students · 1.9 km away
Richard T. Yates Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 2.0 km away
Deer Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 2.2 km away
Warwick High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,622 students · 3.1 km away
Watkins Early Childhood Center
Newport News · Public other · Grades PK–PK
326 students · 3.7 km away
Menchville High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,707 students · 3.7 km away
B.C. Charles Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students · 3.9 km away
L.F. Palmer Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 4.0 km away
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
George H. Moody Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
Robious Middle
Midlothian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
King George Middle
King George · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
Gunston Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
Salem Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
Belmont Ridge Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,071 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle a good school?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle has a Success Index (US) of 63.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #284 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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle rank in Virginia?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle ranks #284 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #4685 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle had 1,087 students in 2025.
Is Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.