William E. Waters Middle vs Hugo A. Owens Middle
Hugo A. Owens Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 4.8/10. Hugo A. Owens Middle is significantly larger with 1,307 students, about 2.3× the size of William E. Waters Middle (562). In math proficiency, Hugo A. Owens Middle leads at 92.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
William E. Waters Middle
Portsmouth, VA
4.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
562 students
Hugo A. Owens Middle
Chesapeake, VA
7.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,307 students
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| Metric | William E. Waters Middle | Hugo A. Owens Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 31.1% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| State Rank | #1,428 of 1,854 | #553 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 23th | 70th |
Test Scores
| Subject | William E. Waters Middle | Hugo A. Owens Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 68.0% | 92.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 68.0% | 86.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | William E. Waters Middle | Hugo A. Owens Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 562 | 1,307 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.5% | 31.1% |
| District | Portsmouth City Public Schools | Chesapeake City Public Schools |
| City | Portsmouth | Chesapeake |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Portsmouth (23701) | Chesapeake (23323) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,389 | $105,912 |
| Median Home Value | $218,900 | $360,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,313 | $1,590 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.5% | 35.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | 6.8% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 26 min |