Hickory Middle School

1997 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,336 students in grades 6-8, Hickory Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hickory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Hickory Middle School's student population of 1,336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hickory Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Middle School is 0.44, 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)
#326 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hickory Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hickory Middle 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)
83%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickory Middle 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)
76%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hickory Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hickory Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hickory Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hickory Middle 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
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hickory Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Hickory Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hickory Middle 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
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hickory Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickory Middle School's ranking?
Hickory Middle School is ranked #326 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hickory Middle School often compared to?
Hickory Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Bridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hickory Middle School?
1,336 students attend Hickory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hickory Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Middle School?
Hickory Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Middle School offer ?
Hickory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Middle School part of?
Hickory Middle School is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hickory Middle School located?
Hickory Middle School is located in the Great Bridge East neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Great Bridge East.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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