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Crittenden Middle School vs. Homer L. Hines Middle School

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School Overview

School
Crittenden Middle School
6158 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
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10
Bottom 50%
Homer L. Hines Middle School
561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
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10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 849 students in grades 6-8, Crittenden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 844 students in grades 6-8, Homer L. Hines Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
849 students
844 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crittenden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Homer L. Hines Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crittenden Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homer L. Hines Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crittenden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Homer L. Hines Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crittenden Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Homer L. Hines Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1650 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1552 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crittenden 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 Homer L. Hines Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
53%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crittenden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools 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 Homer L. Hines Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crittenden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools 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 Homer L. Hines Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Crittenden Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Homer L. Hines Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
387
275
Grade 7 Students
213
274
Grade 8 Students
249
295

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Crittenden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Homer L. Hines Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crittenden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Homer L. Hines Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
71%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crittenden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Homer L. Hines Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crittenden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Homer L. Hines Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crittenden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Homer L. Hines Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crittenden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Homer L. Hines Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crittenden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Homer L. Hines Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crittenden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Homer L. Hines Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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