2108 Cunningham Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Thomas Eaton Middle School serves 586 students in grades 6-8.
Thomas Eaton Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in VA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Eaton Middle School's student population of 586 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Eaton Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas Eaton Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
67%
22%
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White
16%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Thomas Eaton Middle School often compared to?

Thomas Eaton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Thomas Eaton Middle School?

586 students attend Thomas Eaton Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Thomas Eaton Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Eaton Middle School?

Thomas Eaton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Thomas Eaton Middle School offer ?

Thomas Eaton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Thomas Eaton Middle School part of?

Thomas Eaton Middle School is part of Hampton City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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