Serving 1,510 students in grades 6-8, Francis C. Hammond 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Francis C. Hammond Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis C. Hammond Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Francis C. Hammond Middle School's ranking?
Francis C. Hammond Middle School is ranked #1583 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Francis C. Hammond Middle School often compared to?
Francis C. Hammond Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Francis C. Hammond Middle School?
1,510 students attend Francis C. Hammond Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Francis C. Hammond Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis C. Hammond Middle School?
Francis C. Hammond Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francis C. Hammond Middle School offer ?
Francis C. Hammond Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis C. Hammond Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Francis C. Hammond Middle School located?
Francis C. Hammond Middle School is located in the Seminary Hill neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Seminary Hill.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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