Hickory Middle

1997 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322

www.cpschools.com/hms

1,285 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hickory Middle School, located at 1997 Hawk Blvd in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. It is situated in the Hickory area, a community known for its suburban-rural blend and focus on family-oriented living. The school functions as a key transition point for students moving from local elementary schools into the high school level, emphasizing academic preparation, character development, and social-emotional growth during the middle school years.

As part of a district that places a strong emphasis on student performance, Hickory Middle offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and various extracurricular activities. The school environment is designed to foster a sense of community among its student body, often characterized by active parent-teacher involvement and a commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, Hickory Middle strives to prepare its students for the academic rigor they will encounter at the secondary level.

1,285

Total Students

99.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	964
Hispanic	115
Black	60
Asian	45
Two or More	99
Pacific Islander	2

White
964 (75.0%)
Hispanic
115 (8.9%)
Two or More
99 (7.7%)
Black
60 (4.7%)
Asian
45 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)421-0468
Website:	http://www.cpschools.com/hms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 399

Grade 7 460

Grade 8 426