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Hugo A. Owens Middle School vs. Great Bridge Middle School

Should you attend Hugo A. Owens Middle School or Great Bridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hugo A. Owens Middle School
1997 Horseback Run
Chesapeake, VA 23323
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Great Bridge Middle School
441 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Hugo A. Owens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Great Bridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,307 students in grades 6-8, Hugo A. Owens Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,294 students in grades 6-8, Great Bridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,307 students
1,294 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hugo A. Owens Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Bridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hugo A. Owens Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Bridge Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
85 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hugo A. Owens Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Bridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hugo A. Owens Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesapeake City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Bridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesapeake City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#544 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#263 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hugo A. Owens Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Bridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 30% in VA)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hugo A. Owens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Bridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hugo A. Owens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Bridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hugo A. Owens Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Great Bridge Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
429
451
Grade 7 Students
430
425
Grade 8 Students
448
418

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hugo A. Owens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hugo A. Owens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hugo A. Owens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hugo A. Owens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hugo A. Owens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Bridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hugo A. Owens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Bridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hugo A. Owens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Bridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hugo A. Owens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Bridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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