Dorothy Hamm Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arlington, Virginia 22207 · Arlington County Public Schools
#120 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#1784 of 15,369 nationally
About Dorothy Hamm Middle
Dorothy Hamm Middle is a public middle located in Arlington, in the Arlington County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 989 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 120th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 989.
There are 36 schools in Arlington; Dorothy Hamm Middle ranks 26th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dorothy Hamm Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Dorothy Hamm Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Taylor Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students · 741 m away
Integration Station
Arlington · Public other · Grades PK–PK
34 students · 1.2 km away
Glebe Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 1.2 km away
Washington-Liberty High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,044 students · 1.4 km away
Arlington Science Focus School
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students · 1.4 km away
Arlington Community High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
156 students · 2.1 km away
Innovation Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 2.4 km away
MacArthur HS
Washington · Public other · Grades 9–11
390 students · 2.4 km away
Escuela Key Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 2.4 km away
Yorktown High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,593 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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988 students
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991 students
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986 students
Swanson Middle
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993 students
Caroline Middle
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
983 students
H.H. Poole Middle
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995 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dorothy Hamm Middle a good school?
Dorothy Hamm Middle has a Success Index (US) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #120 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dorothy Hamm Middle rank in Virginia?
Dorothy Hamm Middle ranks #120 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #1784 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dorothy Hamm Middle?
Dorothy Hamm Middle had 989 students in 2025.
Is Dorothy Hamm Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Dorothy Hamm Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dorothy Hamm Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dorothy Hamm Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.