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Dorothy Hamm Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Arlington, Virginia · Arlington County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students932
Student:Teacher13.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo
Dorothy Hamm
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
932
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
17%-48.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Dorothy Hamm Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Arlington, Virginia. The school enrolls 932 students. It is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictArlington County Public Schools
County51013
CityArlington
ZIP22207
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510027003062

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment932

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %17%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)