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Crittenden Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 853 students

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Posted April 25, 2012

I love this school. The staff and teachers are great. They really seem to care about the students. The students are doing amazing work. They are creating electronic porfolios that require them to look to their future, set goals, research and decide on a course of action to attain those goals. They are writing poetry and doing various experiments, including one involving knowledge of forensic science. I think Crittenden is truly a diamond in the ruff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2011

Crittenden is in my opinion one of the best middle schools you will find in newport news. All three of my children have gone to crittenden and love the school. The teachers are so kind and helpful to the parent and student. The teachers never fail to teach a student at the very best of there ability. Staff is always trying there hardest to keep this a safe and clean school. Sending your child to crittenden middle school is a great choice for you and your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2009

i love crittenden i also am in there for 6th grade and my mom loves that school too
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2004

The teachers were very helpful when any academic problem arose. They called and/or sent notes home regarding my daughters performance as requested. They made me feel that I could call them at any time with concerns/questions regarding my daughters progress. I did not however, care for the unwelcome 'vibes' I received from the front office when visiting or calling to speak with and/or leave a message.
—Submitted by ms rainey, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

Crittenden is the best school my daughter has attend without much trouble.
—Submitted by Sandra Pierce, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
71%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

266 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

270 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
79%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students82%
Female students81%
Male students82%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female students60%
Male students72%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students83%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

Math

All Students30%
Female students23%
Male students34%
Black students28%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students40%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities28%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English30%
Not migrant30%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students86%
Female students88%
Male students85%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

English: Writing

All Students89%
Female students92%
Male students87%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students41%
Female students33%
Male students47%
Black students38%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities42%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English40%
Not migrant41%

Science

All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students89%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students85%
Female students84%
Male students86%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 75% 26%
White 18% 57%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6158 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
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Phone: (757) 591-4900

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