LOIS HORNSBY MIDDLE

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

790 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

790

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOIS HORNSBY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	88
Black	157
Asian	30
Two or More	54
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
456 (57.7 %)
Black
157 (19.9 %)
Hispanic
88 (11.1 %)
Two or More
54 (6.8 %)
Asian
30 (3.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)565-9400
Website:	http://wjccschools.org/hms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 278

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 264