Serving 793 students in grades 6-8, Lois Hornsby 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 58% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lois Hornsby Middle School's student population of 793 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lois Hornsby 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 Lois Hornsby Middle School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
20%
22%
White
56%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois Hornsby Middle School's ranking?
Lois Hornsby Middle School is ranked #623 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lois Hornsby Middle School often compared to?
Lois Hornsby Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Middle School, Queens Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lois Hornsby Middle School?
793 students attend Lois Hornsby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lois Hornsby Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lois Hornsby Middle School?
Lois Hornsby Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lois Hornsby Middle School offer ?
Lois Hornsby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lois Hornsby Middle School part of?
Lois Hornsby Middle School is part of Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District.
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