Serving 899 students in grades 6-8, Dorothy Hamm Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy Hamm Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dorothy Hamm Middle School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorothy Hamm Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Hamm Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Hamm Middle School's ranking?
Dorothy Hamm Middle School is ranked #185 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dorothy Hamm Middle School often compared to?
Dorothy Hamm Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsburg Middle School, Swanson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Hamm Middle School?
899 students attend Dorothy Hamm Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dorothy Hamm Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Hamm Middle School?
Dorothy Hamm Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy Hamm Middle School offer ?
Dorothy Hamm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy Hamm Middle School part of?
Dorothy Hamm Middle School is part of Arlington County School District.
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