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Hickory Middle

1997 Hawk Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, 23322

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 27 of 232 in Virginia

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About Hickory Middle

Hickory Middle School is in Chesapeake, Virginia, at 1997 Hawks Way in the Hickory area. There are 1,025 students in grades 6–8 at this public school.The student–teacher ratio is 14:1. Math proficiency is 88% and reading proficiency is 83%. The student body is 48% female and 52% male. The school encourages students to do their best and reach their full potential. There are both rural and suburban areas around here. The facilities are new and have plenty of room for students of all grades. The school day has a strict academic schedule. In this suburban area, homes cost between $480,000 and $920,000. Parents often talk about how well the school gets students ready for advanced high school classes. People know this area for its large homes and peaceful atmosphere. People in the community often help make schools better. The whole neighborhood is focused on helping students do well in school. Hickory Middle School is one ofthe best middle schools in Virginia.

Hickory Middle Contact Information

Address

1997 Hawk Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, 23322

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Phone

(757) 421-0468

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 88%
Reading 83%
State average proficiency is 88% in Math and 83% in Reading.
94
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1298
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 27 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hickory Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:53 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 74.04%
Asian 3.78%
Hispanic 9.4%
Black 4.47%
Two+ Races 8.09%
Native Am. 0.08%
White
74.04%
Asian
3.78%
Hispanic
9.4%
Black
4.47%
Two+ Races
8.09%
Native Am.
0.08%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1298
50.31%
653 Female
49.69%
645 Male

Student Population

1298 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

324 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hickory Middle School continues to be recognized for maintaining high performance metrics in math and reading proficiency as of early 2026. The school celebrated its high achievement rates during a recent district-wide academic briefing. Staff and students are actively preparing for the spring assessment cycle to maintain these high standards.

FAQ

Q1. Do seventh graders at Hickory Middle School get to take advanced math classes?

Ans. Students who meet certain requirements can take advanced placement classes to test their academic skills and get ready for high school.

Q2. How does Hickory Middle School tell families about daily news?

Ans. The school's digital newsletter and official social media channels are used to share news and updates every day.

Q3. Do new Hickory Middle students have to get certain supplies?

Ans. The school website has grade-specific supply lists each summer to help families get ready for school.

Q4. Does the school hold a science fair for all grades every year?

Ans. Every year, all the students at the school take part in a science fair to show off their research and experimental design skills.

Q5. Is there a special program for new families at Hickory Middle to get to know each other?

Ans. Every August, the school holds a full orientation for new families to help them learn about the campus and the rules of the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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