Dorothy Hamm Middle vs Taylor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 741 m 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
Taylor Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Dorothy Hamm Middle Arlington, Virginia | Taylor Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 340 | #6 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1784 of 15,369 | #83 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 989 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 92% |
| Math proficiency | – | 96% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 78.2).
- •Taylor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 18.9%).
- •Taylor Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Dorothy Hamm Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 530.
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 Taylor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Elementary ranks higher (95.3 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 Taylor Elementary?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Hamm Middle: 989. Taylor Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Hamm Middle and Taylor Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dorothy Hamm Middle is 120th of 340 and Taylor Elementary is 6th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).