George J. Mcintosh Elementary School

185 Richneck Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George J. Mcintosh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

George J. Mcintosh Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

George J. Mcintosh Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George J. Mcintosh Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1705 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George J. Mcintosh Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
28%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George J. Mcintosh Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George J. Mcintosh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George J. Mcintosh Elementary School's ranking?
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School is ranked #1705 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are George J. Mcintosh Elementary School often compared to?
George J. Mcintosh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hidenwood Elementary School, Deer Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend George J. Mcintosh Elementary School?
439 students attend George J. Mcintosh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of George J. Mcintosh Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George J. Mcintosh Elementary School?
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George J. Mcintosh Elementary School offer ?
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George J. Mcintosh Elementary School part of?
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is George J. Mcintosh Elementary School located?
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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