THOMAS EATON MIDDLE

577 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Eaton Middle School is a public school located in Hampton, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hampton City Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school focuses on building a foundation in core subjects while offering opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and elective programs.

The campus, situated on Cunningham Drive, serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of character development, student engagement, and academic achievement. By utilizing a diverse curriculum and support services, Thomas Eaton Middle strives to meet the individual needs of its student body, encouraging a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and personal growth among its middle-grade learners.

577

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS EATON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	37
Black	387
Asian	11
Two or More	59
American Indian	1

Black
387 (67.1 %)
White
82 (14.2 %)
Two or More
59 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (6.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Hampton City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)825-4540
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 209

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 174