LOIS HORNSBY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lois Hornsby Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools school district, located in Williamsburg, VA with about 945 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, Lois Hornsby Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lois Hornsby Middle School, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is part of the Williamsburg-James City County (WJCC) Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering a blend of core academic instruction, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop essential life skills.
Beyond its academic offerings, Lois Hornsby Middle School places a strong emphasis on the "Hornsby Way," which focuses on core values such as respect, responsibility, and integrity. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to create a collaborative culture that prepares students for the transition to high school. By leveraging modern educational resources and dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of belonging in every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Lois Hornsby Middle at (757) 565-9400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
http://wjccschools.org/hms/
LOIS HORNSBY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Williamsburg, VA with about 945 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 945
- Teachers:
- 55.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 945 students
- White
- 68.6%
- Black or African American
- 11.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.