J.M. DOZIER MIDDLE SCHOOL

J.M. Dozier Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Newport News City Public Schools school district, located in Newport News, VA with about 1,074 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, J.M. Dozier Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

J.M. Dozier Middle School, located in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, focusing on fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond, while also offering various programs that support student development.

Beyond core academics, J.M. Dozier Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement. The school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership with parents and the local community to ensure that students have the support and resources necessary to succeed. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive environment, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and character development in all of its students.

For more information, contact J.M. Dozier Middle at (757) 888-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
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J.M. DOZIER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Newport News, VA with about 1,074 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,074
Teachers:
73.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,074 students

Black or African American
48.3%
White
21.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.2%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.