Dorothy Hamm Middle vs Innovation Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Innovation Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Dorothy Hamm Middle Arlington, Virginia | Innovation Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 340 | #137 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1784 of 15,369 | #1240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 989 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 92% |
| Math proficiency | – | 96% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovation Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 78.2).
- •Dorothy Hamm Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 42.7%).
- •Innovation Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Dorothy Hamm Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 483.
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 Dorothy Hamm Middle better than Innovation Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Innovation Elementary ranks higher (88.2 vs 78.2 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle and Innovation Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Hamm Middle: 989. Innovation Elementary: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Hamm Middle and Innovation Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dorothy Hamm Middle is 120th of 340 and Innovation Elementary is 137th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).