ELLA J. FITZGERALD MIDDLE

432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608

fitzgerald.nn.k12.va.us/

1,060 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,060

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLA J. FITZGERALD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	247
Black	489
Asian	34
Two or More	97
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Black
489 (46.1 %)
Hispanic
247 (23.3 %)
White
185 (17.5 %)
Two or More
97 (9.2 %)
Asian
34 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)888-3300
Website:	http://fitzgerald.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	970
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 369

Grade 7 348

Grade 8 343