- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chesapeake, VA
Hugo a. Owens Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hugo a. Owens Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510081001672
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugo a. Owens Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugo a. Owens Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugo a. Owens Middle ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hugo a. Owens Middle held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510081001672 · Chesapeake, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,286 enr · 15.3:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Hugo a. Owens Middle held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hugo a. Owens Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grassfield Hig
Grassfield High
2,345 students
- Oscar F. Smith
Oscar F. Smith High
2,264 students
- Western Branch
Western Branch High
2,138 students
- Deep Creek Hig
Deep Creek High
1,691 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High
1,634 students
- This school
Hugo a. Owens Middle
1,286 students
What this shows Hugo a. Owens Middle reports 1,286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugo a. Owens Middle compares
Hugo a. Owens Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,286 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,286
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Hugo a. Owens Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesapeake City Public Schools reports $15,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hugo a. Owens Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hugo a. Owens Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Great Bridge Middle
Standard public school
1,309 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hickory Middle
Standard public school
1,285 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Oscar Smith Middle
Standard public school
967 students 11:1 students per teacher
Western Branch Middle
Standard public school
855 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Middle
Standard public school
788 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Deep Creek Middle
Standard public school
764 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hugo a. Owens Middle
How many students attend Hugo a. Owens Middle?
Hugo a. Owens Middle has 1,286 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,315 (2022-23) → 1,307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugo a. Owens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugo a. Owens Middle is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugo a. Owens Middle?
26.6% of students at Hugo a. Owens Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugo a. Owens Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hugo a. Owens Middle is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugo a. Owens Middle?
Hugo a. Owens Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hugo a. Owens Middle rank among middle schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugo a. Owens Middle ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Chesapeake, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chesapeake on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Besides Hugo a. Owens Middle, Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students), Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students), and Western Branch High (2,138 students). See the Chesapeake City Public Schools district page for the complete list.