Is Francis C. Hammond Middle a good school?

Francis C. Hammond Middle ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Virginia middle schools.

How many students attend Francis C. Hammond Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,510 students attended Francis C. Hammond Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Francis C. Hammond Middle?

Students at Francis C. Hammond Middle are 39% Hispanic, 29% African American, 18% White, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Francis C. Hammond Middle

Summary:

Francis C. Hammond Middle is a public middle school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 1,473 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools district, which is ranked 109 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Francis C. Hammond Middle stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students compared to nearby schools like George Washington Middle and Swanson Middle. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, is generally lower than the surrounding schools and state averages. Additionally, a high percentage (78.07%) of Francis C. Hammond Middle students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio, these factors do not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. In fact, Francis C. Hammond Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Virginia middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, the school's African American and multi-racial students perform relatively better, while the Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform significantly worse compared to the overall school performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304

(703) 461-4100

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
382^nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,085

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 1,510

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.1%

African American:

29.4%

White:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Francis C. Hammond Middle ranks worse than 91.6% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Francis C. Hammond Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.1%), African American (29.4%), White (17.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis C. Hammond Middle is 13.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis C. Hammond Middle is $14,085.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Francis C. Hammond Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis C. Hammond Middle 382^nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Francis C. Hammond Middle in the ranking list.)

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Alexandria City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexandria City Public Schools 109^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2017	11.68	391^st	415	5.8%
2018	19.00	375^th	413	9.2%
2019	21.98	370^th	424	12.7%
2021	9.31	399^th	419	4.8%
2022	17.96	362^nd	415	12.8%
2023	14.06	383^rd	422	9.2%
2024	13.78	382^nd	417	8.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.36	204^th	237	13.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.09	72^nd	100	28.0%
2024	26.51	92^nd	122	24.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.38	359^th	402	10.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.61	377^th	411	8.3%
2024	15.70	370^th	407	9.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.42	243^rd	278	12.6%
2024	13.81	257^th	281	8.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.64	374^th	409	8.6%
2024	12.53	375^th	407	7.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.77	128^th	132	3.0%
2024	2.35	127^th	128	0.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.12	192^nd	298	35.6%
2024	38.21	193^rd	299	35.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.19	272^nd	275	1.1%
2024	9.87	264^th	272	2.9%

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Rank History for White students at Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.92	372^nd	402	7.5%
2024	12.36	376^th	396	5.1%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Francis C. Hammond Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	182	576	91	537	9	4	44	1443
2016	168	545	95	557	4	3	34	1406
2017	166	533	101	569	9	6	31	1415
2018	194	498	107	585	13	6	21	1424
2019	218	498	103	612	13	7	27	1478
2020	217	459	100	657	5	2	28	1468
2021	203	435	115	638	5	0	33	1429
2022	197	465	117	612	3	1	28	1423
2023	232	474	144	586	4	3	30	1473
2024	268	444	158	591	5	4	40	1510

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Francis C. Hammond Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	1443	109.0	13.2	0
2016	1406	112.0	12.5	n/a
2017	1415	133.2	10.6	n/a
2018	1424	125.6	11.3	n/a
2019	1478	118.9	12.4	78.2
2020	1468	100.5	14.6	78.4
2021	1429	120.8	11.8	n/a
2022	1423	119.0	11.9	80.9
2023	1473	n/a	n/a	78.1
2024	1510	113.8	13.2	77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Francis C. Hammond Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	1443	109.0	13.2	0
2016	1406	112.0	12.5	n/a
2017	1415	133.2	10.6	n/a
2018	1424	125.6	11.3	n/a
2019	1478	118.9	12.4	78.2
2020	1468	100.5	14.6	78.4
2021	1429	120.8	11.8	n/a
2022	1423	119.0	11.9	80.9
2023	1473	n/a	n/a	78.1
2024	1510	113.8	13.2	77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis C. Hammond Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$543 (4.0%)	$12,983 (96.0%)	$13,526
2020	$603 (4.4%)	$13,026 (95.6%)	$13,629
2021	$594 (4.2%)	$13,491 (95.8%)	$14,085

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis C. Hammond Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 370^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 383^rd of 422 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	57	25.8	31.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)	68	35.8	32.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	57	42.5	14.5%
6th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)	67	53.3	13.7%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	63	36.9	26.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)	70	42.1	27.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	64	48.5	15.5%
7th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)	70	54.5	15.5%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	63	38.8	24.2%
8th Grade Writing (Alexandria City Public Schools)	67	54.2	12.8%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	70	56	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)	37	50	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	57	20%
8th Grade Science (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	62	39.2	22.8%
8th Grade Science (Alexandria City Public Schools)	64	48.2	15.8%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	62	49.3	12.7%
8th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)	67	59.5	7.5%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	96	87	9%
End of Course Geometry (Alexandria City Public Schools)	59	54	5%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Francis C. Hammond Middle)	80	53	27%
End of Course Algebra I (Alexandria City Public Schools)	73	49	24%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1478	1473	0.3%
African American	498	474	4.8%
American Indian	13	4	69.2%
Asian	103	144	39.8%
Hispanic	612	586	4.2%
Pacific Islander	7	3	57.1%
White	218	232	6.4%
Two or More Races	27	30	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.2%	78.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Francis C. Hammond Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Francis C. Hammond Middle	Public	6-8	4646 Seminary Road	Alexandria	22304	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 461-4100	1,510	114	13.2	77.9%	268 (17.7%)	444 (29.4%)	591 (39.1%)	158 (10.5%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	40 (2.6%)	13.8	382^nd of 417 public middle schools	8.4%		14.1	383^rd of 422 public middle schools	9.2%	1	100.0	96.9	56.3	33.9	35.8		42.3	49.9	49.0	50.1		70.8	$14,085	$594	$13,491
Glasgow Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4101 Fairfax Pkwy	Alexandria	22312	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 813-8700	1,724	125	13.8	86.1%	355 (20.6%)	183 (10.6%)	934 (54.2%)	206 (11.9%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.3%)	17.3	377^th of 417 public middle schools	9.6%		20.3	366^th of 422 public middle schools	13.3%	11	100.0	100.0	93.3	31.0	23.7	20.6	52.1	50.9	56.5	58.0			$10,373	$110	$10,263
Twain Middle	Public, Magnet	7-8	4700 Franconia Rd	Alexandria	22310	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 313-3700	986	80	12.2	36.3%	309 (31.3%)	182 (18.5%)	296 (30.0%)	137 (13.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (5.8%)	63.8	153^rd of 417 public middle schools	63.3%		58.1	180^th of 422 public middle schools	57.3%	27	100.0	100.0	98.9		52.8	37.2	71.4		78.1	80.2			$10,227	$134	$10,093
Gunston Middle	Public	6-8	2700 S Lang St	Arlington	22206	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-6900	1,031	76	13.6	34.8%	349 (33.9%)	152 (14.7%)	376 (36.5%)	77 (7.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (7.2%)	58.7	185^th of 417 public middle schools	55.6%		55.5	194^th of 422 public middle schools	54.0%	9	100.0	100.0	97.5	64.7	49.8	54.6	67.9	71.5	73.3	79.4	76.0		$10,677	$00	$10,677
Kenmore Middle	Public	6-8	200 S Carlin Springs Rd	Arlington	22204	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-6800	1,004	76	13.2	67.2%	271 (27.0%)	104 (10.4%)	485 (48.3%)	83 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (6.0%)	52.7	214^th of 417 public middle schools	48.7%		53.1	205^th of 422 public middle schools	51.4%	9	100.0	100.0	94.7	59.1	52.2	58.4	67.7	64.7	70.9	71.0	85.0		$12,699	$00	$12,699
Holmes Middle	Public	6-8	6525 Montrose St	Alexandria	22312	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 658-5900	892	73	12.2	71.3%	148 (16.6%)	168 (18.8%)	407 (45.6%)	138 (15.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.1%)	18.7	369^th of 417 public middle schools	11.5%		25.3	345^th of 422 public middle schools	18.2%	24	100.0	95.8	97.5	35.9	25.1	38.1	53.0	53.9	50.6	54.8			$11,644	$169	$11,475
George Washington Middle	Public	6-8	1005 Mount Vernon Avenue	Alexandria	22301	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 706-4500	1,358	104	13.0	48.7%	455 (33.5%)	253 (18.6%)	551 (40.6%)	29 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (4.9%)	27.8	325^th of 417 public middle schools	22.1%		40.1	271^st of 422 public middle schools	35.8%	54	100.0	98.9	69.0	45.3	48.3		52.2	63.0	63.5	63.3		64.1	$11,467	$36	$11,431
Jefferson Middle	Public	6-8	125 S Old Glebe Rd	Arlington	22204	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-5900	1,088	80	13.5	37.2%	322 (29.6%)	182 (16.7%)	423 (38.9%)	82 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	76 (7.0%)	51.2	223^rd of 417 public middle schools	46.5%		56.3	186^th of 422 public middle schools	55.9%	37	100.0	100.0	100.0	58.4	46.2	37.6	69.4	68.9	70.4	71.1	82.0		$12,897	$00	$12,897
Poe Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	7000 Cindy Ln	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 813-3800	895	76	11.8	76.9%	112 (12.5%)	59 (6.6%)	593 (66.3%)	112 (12.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.7%)	10.7	391^st of 417 public middle schools	6.2%		12	391^st of 422 public middle schools	7.3%				80.9	33.1	21.0	20.2	51.0	46.7	50.2	53.8			$12,866	$649	$12,216
Swanson Middle	Public	6-8	5800 Washington Blvd	Arlington	22205	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 228-5500	964	68	14.0	19.9%	501 (52.0%)	76 (7.9%)	215 (22.3%)	74 (7.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (10.1%)	72.5	97^th of 417 public middle schools	76.7%		75.1	96^th of 422 public middle schools	77.3%	1	93.9	100.0	94.2	82.7	47.4	46.7	79.2	82.9	79.8	79.4	87.1		$11,456	$00	$11,456

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