Thomas Eaton Middle School, Hampton, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 337 Virginia public middle schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

5.7 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 71.0% across all subjects — 52th percentile statewide.

5.8 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 54th percentile.

8.8 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 9.0% — better attendance than 86% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Geometry

100%state 82%

Algebra I

99%state 85%

Civics & Econ

78%state 72%

Grade 8 Science

71%state 68%

Grade 6 Mathematics

64%state 65%

Grade 7 Mathematics

24%state 62%

Grade 8 Mathematics

66%state 63%

Grade 6 English Reading

68%state 73%

Grade 7 English Reading

72%state 73%

Grade 8 English Reading

71%state 74%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

Thomas Eaton Middle School & its school zone

A public middle school in Hampton Public Schools, Thomas Eaton Middle School anchors its attendance zone in Hampton, VA 23666. Buyers searching homes for sale near Thomas Eaton Middle School are shopping this Hampton school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Hampton middle school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 6.3/10 — around the state average among Virginia's 337 public middle schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 71.0%, with standout results in Geometry (100% vs a 82% state average) and Algebra I (99% vs a 85% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 80% for English and 85% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 9.0%, better than the 15.2% state median for middle schools.

For house hunters comparing Hampton school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near Thomas Eaton Middle School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Hampton Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Hampton City Public Schools
Grades served: 6-8
School type: Public
Principal: Dr. Jarad Munroe
Mascot & colors: Eagles ("SOARing Eagles")
Enrollment: 581 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 13:1
Classroom teachers: 46.34 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510180000760

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

70%

Mathematics

70%

Science

71%

History & Social Sci.

78%

Attendance

2024-2025

Consistent attenders

96.6%

3.4% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Thomas Eaton Middle School

Thomas Eaton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Hampton, Virginia, as part of Hampton City Public Schools. It operates at 2108 Cunningham Drive and enrolls roughly 580 students. The school is designated a 'choice public school' within the division and has been recognized as a Purple Star School for its support of military-connected families. Its teams and student body use the Eagles ('SOARing Eagles') identity.

The school sits in a large-suburban section of Hampton on the Virginia Peninsula, within the Hampton Roads region. It draws students from across the city and is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year.

Contact

Phone: (757) 825-4540
Office hours: School hours 9:00 a.m. - 3:49 p.m.

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Thomas Eaton Middle — NCES ID, address, phone, district, grades, enrollment (581), teachers FTE (46.34), student/teacher ratio (12.54), locale2024-2025 (directory 2025-2026) link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Thomas Eaton Middle — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, enrollment by grade, race/ethnicity & subgroup demographics, chronic absenteeism, principal2024-2025 (accreditation 2025-2026) link ↗
Eaton Middle School official website — Principal, phone, school hours, mascot, Purple Star recognition2025-2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (metrics); 2025-2026 (accreditation & directory) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Thomas Eaton Middle School