B+
Above Average
78/100

Hilton Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 225 River Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in Virginia
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
401
Students
enrolled
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%63/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +36 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency83% (+6 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency88% (+7 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%92%reading +4 pts, math +3 pts67th percentile (list)
Black75%75%reading +13 pts, math +4 pts67th percentile (list)
Hispanic90%90%reading +28 pts, math +16 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income77%82%reading +14 pts, math +8 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 225 River Rd
City Newport News
ZIP Code 23601
District 5102640
NCES School ID 510264001052
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23601

Understanding the community around Hilton Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,299
Per Capita Income $38,437
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $223,800
Median Rent $1,161
Owner-Occupied 54.0%
Renter-Occupied 46.0%
View full data for ZIP 23601 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hilton Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 51.4%
Black 28.2%
Hispanic/Latino 10.5%
Two or More Races 9.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 401
Teachers (FTE) 21.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hilton Elementary?
Hilton Elementary has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hilton Elementary?
Hilton Elementary has 401 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Hilton Elementary serve?
Hilton Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hilton Elementary receive per student?
Hilton Elementary receives $16,409 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hilton Elementary in 23601 ▼
Avg Home Value
$298,702
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,464
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
46.0%

Other Schools in 23601

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026