Middle Schools in Alexandria City Public Schools

The Alexandria City Public Schools district in Virginia is home to two middle schools, Francis C. Hammond Middle and George Washington Middle, which serve students in grades 6-8. While both schools perform well above district and state averages in certain subject areas, they exhibit notable differences in their student demographics, test scores, and resource allocation.

Francis C. Hammond Middle has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (39.78%) compared to George Washington Middle (40.32%), and a significantly higher rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (78.07% vs. 47.85%). However, George Washington Middle ranks higher in the state, ranking 325 out of 417 Virginia middle schools, while Francis C. Hammond Middle ranks 382 out of 417. Additionally, George Washington Middle has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.6, compared to the ratio at Francis C. Hammond Middle, which is not provided.

The data also reveals disparities in test scores between the two schools. For example, in 8th grade Algebra I, George Washington Middle had a proficiency rate of 68.98%, compared to 56.32% at Francis C. Hammond Middle. This suggests that the schools may have different strengths and areas for improvement. Furthermore, the significant difference in spending per student between the two schools ($14,085 vs. $11,467) raises questions about resource allocation and equity within the district, which could impact the educational experiences and outcomes of students at each school.