Arlington Science Focus School vs Dorothy Hamm Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Science Focus School
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
| Measure | Arlington Science Focus School Arlington, Virginia | Dorothy Hamm Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,142 | #120 of 340 |
| National rank | #8620 of 50,301 | #1784 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Hamm Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 73.9).
- •Arlington Science Focus School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 18.9%).
- •Dorothy Hamm Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Dorothy Hamm Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 632.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington Science Focus School better than Dorothy Hamm Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy Hamm Middle ranks higher (78.2 vs 73.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arlington Science Focus School and Dorothy Hamm Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Science Focus School: 632. Dorothy Hamm Middle: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Science Focus School and Dorothy Hamm Middle rank in Virginia?
Arlington Science Focus School is 487th of 1,142 and Dorothy Hamm Middle is 120th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).