Homer L. Hines Middle

Summary:

Homer L. Hines Middle is a public middle school in Newport News, Virginia, serving 877 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Homer L. Hines Middle faces significant challenges, including a student population that is over 54% African American, consistently low academic performance ranking in the bottom quartile of Virginia middle schools, and test scores that are well below the district and state averages. For example, in 8th grade mathematics, only 34.93% of students at Homer L. Hines were proficient or better, compared to 50.1% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.98% to 84.95% over the past 3 years, nearly double the state average. This suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which likely contributes to its academic struggles.

In contrast, nearby magnet schools like B.T. Washington Middle and Crittenden Middle rank in the top half of Virginia middle schools, demonstrating that higher academic achievement is possible within the same district. The significant increase in spending per student at Homer L. Hines Middle over the past few years suggests that the district is aware of the school's needs and is attempting to address them, but the continued poor performance indicates that a more comprehensive approach is needed to address the root causes of the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 561 McLawhorne Dr
       Newport News, VA  23601


(757) 591-4878

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,618 Help


Students who attend Homer L. Hines Middle usually attend:

High:    Warwick High

Feeder schools for Homer L. Hines Middle:

Elementary:    Hilton Elementary
    Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
    L.F. Palmer Elementary
    Sedgefield Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  877

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.4%
White:
18.5%
Hispanic:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.9% Help


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Compare Details Homer L. Hines Middle ranks worse than 87.1% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Homer L. Hines Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Newport News City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homer L. Hines Middle is $7,618. 4 middle schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Homer L. Hines Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer L. Hines Middle 363rd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Homer L. Hines Middle in the ranking list.)

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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Homer L. Hines Middle

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Rank History for all students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.20 256th 340 24.7%
2006 33.06 301st 383 21.4%
2007 43.79 247th 387 36.2%
2008 25.55 353rd 391 9.7%
2009 15.65 370th 390 5.1%
2010 25.75 357th 408 12.5%
2011 31.85 334th 413 19.1%
2012 30.34 337th 413 18.4%
2013 16.48 380th 416 8.7%
2014 17.34 372nd 416 10.6%
2015 10.49 387th 412 6.1%
2016 9.91 386th 409 5.6%
2017 8.95 394th 415 5.1%
2018 7.01 402nd 413 2.7%
2019 7.44 413th 424 2.6%
2021 9.28 400th 419 4.5%
2022 13.88 378th 415 8.9%
2023 22.78 358th 422 15.2%
2024 19.70 363rd 417 12.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.33 157th 231 32.0%
2024 43.02 141st 237 40.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.65 313th 402 22.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.57 1st 2 50.0%
2024 37.31 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.29 353rd 411 14.1%
2024 19.15 356th 407 12.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.74 239th 278 14.0%
2024 16.30 249th 281 11.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.53 106th 114 7.0%
2024 32.59 101st 123 17.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.66 337th 409 17.6%
2024 20.40 353rd 407 13.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.68 220th 298 26.2%
2024 26.49 238th 299 20.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.15 145th 275 47.3%
2024 46.72 150th 272 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at Homer L. Hines Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.85 340th 402 15.4%
2024 20.97 354th 396 10.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Homer L. Hines Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 965 965
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1092 1092
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1261 1261
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1293 1293
1993 718 600 28 38 6 n/a n/a 0 1390
1994 701 642 20 37 9 n/a n/a 0 1409
1995 694 702 33 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1467
1996 694 702 33 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1467
1997 664 710 33 39 13 n/a n/a 0 1459
1998 641 682 31 32 9 n/a n/a 0 1395
1999 631 686 38 41 15 n/a n/a 0 1411
2000 614 693 40 44 22 n/a n/a -4 1409
2001 535 713 47 49 18 n/a n/a 0 1362
2002 552 547 30 50 10 n/a n/a 0 1189
2003 552 547 30 50 10 n/a n/a 0 1189
2004 585 620 35 60 14 n/a n/a 0 1314
2005 579 601 23 49 14 n/a n/a 5 1271
2006 589 588 26 62 14 n/a n/a 11 1290
2007 465 561 34 65 10 n/a n/a 17 1152
2008 435 536 34 90 9 n/a n/a 22 1126
2009 377 496 31 82 12 n/a n/a 15 1013
2010 348 456 22 63 11 n/a n/a 9 909
2011 305 441 23 91 8 1 7 0 876
2012 310 448 23 97 7 2 13 0 900
2013 330 457 19 112 4 2 21 0 945
2014 315 471 21 107 5 0 30 0 949
2015 290 508 21 115 4 4 26 0 968
2016 265 428 20 116 3 8 43 0 883
2017 245 429 20 128 1 9 55 0 887
2018 230 457 14 128 2 5 58 0 894
2019 202 570 8 133 2 5 70 0 990
2020 183 639 5 137 1 4 70 0 1039
2021 171 611 5 155 0 2 69 0 1013
2022 173 539 5 155 2 6 69 0 949
2023 162 477 8 142 0 2 86 0 877

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Homer L. Hines Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 965 66.6 14.4 n/a
1990 1092 66.3 16.4 n/a
1991 1261 73.3 17.2 n/a
1992 1293 74.7 17.3 n/a
1993 1390 84.0 16.5 n/a
1994 1409 69.3 n/a 28.4
1995 1467 n/a 0.0 33.2
1996 1467 n/a 0.0 33.2
1997 1459 n/a 0.0 32.2
1998 1395 n/a 0.0 32
1999 1411 84.0 16.8 37.9
2000 1409 n/a 0.0 38.9
2001 1362 82.3 16.5 43.6
2002 1189 80.0 14.9 45.6
2003 1189 80.0 14.9 45.6
2004 1314 75.0 17.5 43.8
2005 1271 79.0 16.1 47.5
2006 1290 84.0 15.4 41.3
2007 1152 75.3 15.3 43.1
2008 1126 56.9 19.8 44.4
2009 1013 53.2 19.0 45.9
2010 909 52.4 17.3 51.8
2011 876 46.1 18.9 51.7
2012 900 59.7 15.0 59.4
2013 945 53.3 17.7 61.7
2014 949 63.2 15.0 68.6
2015 968 74.0 13.0 67.8
2016 883 61.0 14.4 62.5
2017 887 55.9 15.8 62.3
2018 894 55.7 16.0 83.2
2019 990 61.5 16.0 83
2020 1039 70.9 14.6 74.9
2021 1013 68.3 14.8 n/a
2022 949 66.5 14.2 82
2023 877 64.0 13.7 84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Homer L. Hines Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 965 66.6 14.4 n/a
1990 1092 66.3 16.4 n/a
1991 1261 73.3 17.2 n/a
1992 1293 74.7 17.3 n/a
1993 1390 84.0 16.5 n/a
1994 1409 69.3 n/a 28.4
1995 1467 n/a 0.0 33.2
1996 1467 n/a 0.0 33.2
1997 1459 n/a 0.0 32.2
1998 1395 n/a 0.0 32
1999 1411 84.0 16.8 37.9
2000 1409 n/a 0.0 38.9
2001 1362 82.3 16.5 43.6
2002 1189 80.0 14.9 45.6
2003 1189 80.0 14.9 45.6
2004 1314 75.0 17.5 43.8
2005 1271 79.0 16.1 47.5
2006 1290 84.0 15.4 41.3
2007 1152 75.3 15.3 43.1
2008 1126 56.9 19.8 44.4
2009 1013 53.2 19.0 45.9
2010 909 52.4 17.3 51.8
2011 876 46.1 18.9 51.7
2012 900 59.7 15.0 59.4
2013 945 53.3 17.7 61.7
2014 949 63.2 15.0 68.6
2015 968 74.0 13.0 67.8
2016 883 61.0 14.4 62.5
2017 887 55.9 15.8 62.3
2018 894 55.7 16.0 83.2
2019 990 61.5 16.0 83
2020 1039 70.9 14.6 74.9
2021 1013 68.3 14.8 n/a
2022 949 66.5 14.2 82
2023 877 64.0 13.7 84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Homer L. Hines Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $68 (2.4%) $2,718 (97.6%) $2,786
2020 $386 (5.5%) $6,671 (94.5%) $7,058
2021 $386 (5.1%) $7,232 (94.9%) $7,618

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Homer L. Hines Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 358th of 422 Middle schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Homer L. Hines Middle)5944.7
 14.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6950.8
 18.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Homer L. Hines Middle)5260.9
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6255.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Homer L. Hines Middle)5857.4
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6656.3
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Homer L. Hines Middle)4634.4
 11.6%
   8th Grade Writing (Newport News City Public Schools)5339.8
 13.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Homer L. Hines Middle)1142.6
 31.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)4337.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Homer L. Hines Middle)7052.8
 17.2%
   8th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)6545.7
 19.3%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Homer L. Hines Middle)6056.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6259.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Homer L. Hines Middle)9375
 18%
   End of Course Geometry (Newport News City Public Schools)7762
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Homer L. Hines Middle)6985
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newport News City Public Schools)8180
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students990877
 11.4%
African American570477
 16.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian88
Hispanic133142
 6.8%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White202162
 19.8%
Two or More Races7086
 22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83%84.9%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Homer L. Hines Middle

Students who attend Homer L. Hines Middle usually go on to attend Warwick High

In the 2022-23 school year, 877 students attended Homer L. Hines Middle.

Homer L. Hines Middle ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Virginia middle schools.

Students at Homer L. Hines Middle are 54% African American, 18% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.


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