Hugo A. Owens Middle School

1997 Horseback Run
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,315 students in grades 6-8, Hugo A. Owens Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hugo A. Owens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Hugo A. Owens Middle School's student population of 1,315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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School Rankings

Hugo A. Owens Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugo A. Owens Middle School is 0.68, 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)
#701 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hugo A. Owens Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
57%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hugo A. Owens 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)
76%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hugo A. Owens 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)
73%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hugo A. Owens Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hugo A. Owens Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hugo A. Owens Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hugo A. Owens 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
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hugo A. Owens Middle 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 Hugo A. Owens Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Hugo A. Owens 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
27%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hugo A. Owens 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
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hugo A. Owens 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 Hugo A. Owens Middle School's ranking?
Hugo A. Owens Middle School is ranked #701 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hugo A. Owens Middle School often compared to?
Hugo A. Owens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jolliff Middle School, Great Bridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hugo A. Owens Middle School?
1,315 students attend Hugo A. Owens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hugo A. Owens Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hugo A. Owens Middle School?
Hugo A. Owens Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hugo A. Owens Middle School offer ?
Hugo A. Owens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hugo A. Owens Middle School part of?
Hugo A. Owens Middle School is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hugo A. Owens Middle School located?
Hugo A. Owens Middle School is located in the Deep Creek South neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Deep Creek South.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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