School Overview
Hugo A. Owens Middle School, located in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named in honor of Hugo A. Owens, a prominent local civil rights leader and the first African American to serve on the Chesapeake City Council, the school strives to uphold a legacy of community leadership and academic excellence. As part of the Chesapeake Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational environment that fosters intellectual growth, social responsibility, and preparation for high school success.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that allow students to explore their interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, Hugo A. Owens Middle School emphasizes a supportive culture, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports teams, and clubs. By focusing on both academic rigor and character development, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to become productive and engaged citizens within the broader Chesapeake community.
1,286
Total Students
98.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hugo A. Owens Middle
Demographic Student Count
White612
Hispanic181
Black318
Asian43
Two or More127
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    612 (47.6%)
  • Black
    318 (24.7%)
  • Hispanic
    181 (14.1%)
  • Two or More
    127 (9.9%)
  • Asian
    43 (3.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • 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)558-5382
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 98.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 286
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38
Grades Taught
Grade 6 413
Grade 7 424
Grade 8 449

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hugo A. Owens Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6413
Grade 7424
Grade 8449
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hugo A. Owens Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female60847.3%
Male67852.7%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)