Serving 467 students in grades 6-8, Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)51%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)51%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
39%
22%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School?
467 students attend Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School?
Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School offer ?
Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School part of?
Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School is part of Alexandria City Public Schools School District.
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