Luther W. Machen Elementary School
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: (757) 727-2900
District: Hampton City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 430 students
Luther W. Machen Elementary School, a public school located in Hampton, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Hampton City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Luther W. Machen Elementary School is a public school located in Hampton, VA. 430 students attend Luther W. Machen Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
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Machen is a great school. The teachers all work very hard to make sure the students do well. The test scores are off the charts compared to newport news, and other hampton city schools. You get what you put in. If you are involved in your child's education, and participate in communication you will love the experience. Great admin, and teachers.
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The principle and teachers are horrible they do not value any parents rights or say so in there childs education . Instead they belittle you and dont care and tell you . You as a parent do not matter there horrible at communicating and they rather your child fail rather then offer tutoring I hate any of my kids went to this school .
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Posted: July 14, 2022
This is the worst school ever!!!!!! They bullied my daughter the staff and bad kids!!!!! The principals are horrible and the janitor threatened to slap the s$$$ out of my daughter!!!!!! DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE
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Posted: June 26, 2018
Terrible. After hearing from my child that a knife had been taken into school for the second week in a row, I called the city to squash the rumor. The secretary was surprised by my call, "Didn't anyone tell you?" Two were brought into the school, but only one was considered dangerous, and no the did not call. I had to tell the principal that I wanted to know about such things in the future. What a wreck of a school.
Posted: June 26, 2018
Everyday sitting waiting to pick up my child, I get to watch children run wild. They curse at teachers, bully other children, and often strike teachers.
Posted: June 26, 2018
Just recently before the end of school they had a "runner" and the office was too busy to help find the child. Children often run out of classes and are not tracked. Some have even walked home.
Posted: June 26, 2018
There is a severe lack of special education teachers and aides. Also my child is left handed and they continually do not provide help with writing skills. No, I am not making her write right handed. I resent the implications that there is something wrong with her writing left handed.
Posted: June 26, 2018
I had to call the city after my child was struck several times leaving welts and bruises, had her arm twisted to the point of bruising, and has been shoved hard into the ground. Not a good situation. This has happened all year, each time promises are made that it is under control.
Posted: September 25, 2017
This has been the worst school system I have had to deal with. Most of the staff don't even seem to like working with kids. The communication with parents is poor.
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Posted: December 10, 2013
We LOVE Machen! We have had 3 of our 4 children graduate from here and are looking forward to #4 doing the same. The teachers and administrators are TOP NOTCH! We know they really care about all the students and families. We attended the Gingerbread house Family night and HAD.A.BLAST!!!
Posted: November 26, 2013
I am so impressed with Machen Elementary. It is truly a nurturing and loving environment for the students. The Principle, Ms. Thomas, provides encouragement, discipline, guidance and genuine care for her students. It is clearly evident that she loves her job. Her standards are also reflective with the faculty staff. The students have a great record for perfect attendence which is clearly indicative that they enjoy going to school at Machen. Great leadership and faculty staff educating our children. I am so impressed with this school!
Posted: November 19, 2013
Machen is a family, friendly community school. The teachers are very dedicated to the well being of all the children. There is a great emphasis not only on academics but parental involvement. My students enjoy going to school and knows everybody by name. One of the great schools in Hampton
Posted: November 18, 2013
I am proud to work at Machen elementary school. The teachers at this school are excellent! They are extremely knowledgeable and use research-based best practices to meet the needs of all students. They care about each and every child who walks through their doors.
Posted: November 18, 2013
This school is amazing. The administration Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Green Stephenson genuinely care and spend time building a rapport with students as well as parents. The staff is dedicated and focused to child centered education. They allow the children to be an active part of their education. I would recommend this school hands down!! Its a loving and fun environment for students. They offer a program for children to thrive academically as well as socially.
Posted: November 18, 2013
I have been a teacher at Machen for many years. The staff is phenomenal. We are like a family. We put students first. Both in their educational and personal needs. We have had students that were both injured and died in fires. As a family , we came together we cried, prayed, rejoiced ad help meet the needs of our school family. I have many opportunities to go to other schools but why leave the best. We have our ups and downs but we always rally together and get over the hurdles. We have educated students for over 40 years. We consider ourselves educarers, we are concerned bout the hole child.
Posted: October 3, 2013
I have been in machen for about six years i do not recommend you child to go there it is the worst school on this planet the teachers yell at the kids sometimes even beat them with rulers and curse at them so I dont like this school at ALL dont send your child there it is miserable if they have to go to the restroom they have to go to the principle first
Posted: September 1, 2013
My name is Regina Higginbotham. I came to this school when I was about six or seven. I personaly love this school I grew up in this school. I am now ten years old turn eleven in October. I love all the teachers. Next year in June I will be graduating. I will always remember this school. I love it a lot! I think that any kid who will go here will have an amazing year and years to go! I am now in fifth grade at machen. Shout out to Ms.Hammock she was and still is the best art teacher! Mrs.Friesz was my favorite and best teacher in the whole world! Mrs.Tomas was and still is a awesome, sweet, and caring principal! I love machen a lot I will always look back and remember all the fun times! Like going on the spirit of Norfolk cruse it was a lot of fun! Thanks to machen I have had the best years of my life! ~sincerely Regina Higginbotham
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtney Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 2 | Tabb Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yorktown | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 3 | Fox Hill- Grandview | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hampton | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 4 | Brick Kiln | Apartment Complex | Newport News | VA | 6.6 mi | |
| 5 | Carriage Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 9 mi | |
| 6 | Shore Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 9.8 mi | |
| 7 | Morgan's Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 10.2 mi | |
| 8 | Mariners Watch | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 10.4 mi | |
| 9 | Lochhaven | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 11.2 mi | |
| 10 | Eagle Harbor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carrollton | VA | 11.2 mi | |
| 11 | Stoneybrook Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 11.3 mi | |
| 12 | Denbigh | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 11.4 mi | |
| 13 | Colony Point Apartments | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 14 | Wexford Terrace/Colony Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 11.9 mi | |
| 15 | Wards Corner | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 12.2 mi | |
| 16 | Larchmont | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 12.5 mi | |
| 17 | Talbot Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 12.6 mi | |
| 18 | Long Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Portsmouth | VA | 12.6 mi | |
| 19 | Jamestown Crescent | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 12.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Poquoson | Poquoson | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 2 | Tabb | Tabb | VA | 5.6 mi | |
| 3 | East Bayview | Norfolk | VA | 12 mi | |
| 4 | Fort Eustis | Newport News | VA | 12.2 mi | |
| 5 | Bayview Beach | Norfolk | VA | 12.5 mi | |
| 6 | Carrollton | Carrollton | VA | 12.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Langley AFB | 1.2 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 5.9 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 10.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 11.9 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 12.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 12.8 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 12.9 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 15.8 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 16.3 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 16.6 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 18 mi. |
| Fort Story | 23.1 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 26.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 29.3 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 30.5 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 35.6 mi. |
