Hugo A. Owens Middle vs William E. Waters 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.
Hugo A. Owens Middle
Chesapeake, VA
7.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,307 students
William E. Waters Middle
Portsmouth, VA
4.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
562 students
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| Metric | Hugo A. Owens Middle | William E. Waters Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 3.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 5.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.1% | — |
| Environment Score | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #553 of 1,854 | #1,428 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 70th | 23th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hugo A. Owens Middle | William E. Waters Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 92.0% | 68.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 86.0% | 68.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Hugo A. Owens Middle | William E. Waters Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,307 | 562 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.1% | 100.5% |
| District | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Portsmouth City Public Schools |
| City | Chesapeake | Portsmouth |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chesapeake (23323) | Portsmouth (23701) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,912 | $63,389 |
| Median Home Value | $360,500 | $218,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,590 | $1,313 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 35.4% | 22.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 24 min |