CRITTENDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Crittenden 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 996 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Crittenden Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Crittenden Middle School, located at 6158 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, Virginia, is a public middle school serving the local community within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth during the critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success while encouraging personal development and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic core, Crittenden Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school provides various resources and programs designed to support student well-being and intellectual curiosity. Through its digital presence and communication channels, the school keeps families informed and involved in the educational journey of their students, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the surrounding Newport News area.

For more information, contact Crittenden Middle at (757) 591-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6158 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
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CRITTENDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Newport News, VA with about 996 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
996
Teachers:
64.35
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 996 students

Black or African American
62.8%
White
17.9%
Hispanic/Latino
10.7%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

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.