Homer L. Hines Middle School

561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 949 students in grades 6-8, Homer L. Hines Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 949 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Homer L. Hines Middle School's student population of 949 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
949 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Homer L. Hines Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer L. Hines Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1595 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
54%
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47%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
18%
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Black
57%
22%
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White
18%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Homer L. Hines Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homer L. Hines Middle School's ranking?
Homer L. Hines Middle School is ranked #1595 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Homer L. Hines Middle School often compared to?
Homer L. Hines Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crittenden Middle School, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Homer L. Hines Middle School?
949 students attend Homer L. Hines Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Homer L. Hines Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer L. Hines Middle School?
Homer L. Hines Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homer L. Hines Middle School offer ?
Homer L. Hines Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer L. Hines Middle School part of?
Homer L. Hines Middle School is part of Newport News City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 949 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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