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:
382nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,085 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  1,473

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.8%
African American:
32.2%
White:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Compare Details Francis C. Hammond Middle ranks worse than 91.6% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.78. (See more...)
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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 382nd 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 109th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis C. Hammond Middle

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 11.68 391st 415 5.8%
2018 19.00 375th 413 9.2%
2019 21.98 370th 424 12.7%
2021 9.31 399th 419 4.8%
2022 17.96 362nd 415 12.8%
2023 14.06 383rd 422 9.2%
2024 13.78 382nd 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 204th 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 72nd 100 28.0%
2024 26.51 92nd 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 359th 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 377th 411 8.3%
2024 15.70 370th 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 243rd 278 12.6%
2024 13.81 257th 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 374th 409 8.6%
2024 12.53 375th 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 128th 132 3.0%
2024 2.35 127th 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 192nd 298 35.6%
2024 38.21 193rd 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 272nd 275 1.1%
2024 9.87 264th 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 372nd 402 7.5%
2024 12.36 376th 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.

Francis C. Hammond Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a principal
Friday, March 6, 2020

Open Quote This school has been on a positive trajectory for a number of years. It is unfortunate that the overall rating does not truly project true test scores and what is actually happening at the school. Close Quote



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 Not Specified Total
2015 182 576 91 537 9 4 44 0 1443
2016 168 545 95 557 4 3 34 0 1406
2017 166 533 101 569 9 6 31 0 1415
2018 194 498 107 585 13 6 21 0 1424
2019 218 498 103 612 13 7 27 0 1478
2020 217 459 100 657 5 2 28 0 1468
2021 203 435 115 638 5 0 33 0 1429
2022 197 465 117 612 3 1 28 0 1423
2023 232 474 144 586 4 3 30 0 1473

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis C. Hammond Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 370th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 383rd 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)5725.8
 31.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)6835.8
 32.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Francis C. Hammond Middle)5742.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6753.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Francis C. Hammond Middle)6336.9
 26.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7042.1
 27.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Francis C. Hammond Middle)6448.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)7054.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Francis C. Hammond Middle)6338.8
 24.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Alexandria City Public Schools)6754.2
 12.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Francis C. Hammond Middle)7056
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)3750
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7757
 20%
8th Grade Science (Francis C. Hammond Middle)6239.2
 22.8%
   8th Grade Science (Alexandria City Public Schools)6448.2
 15.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Francis C. Hammond Middle)6249.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6759.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Francis C. Hammond Middle)9687
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Alexandria City Public Schools)5954
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Francis C. Hammond Middle)8053
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Alexandria City Public Schools)7349
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14781473
 0.3%
African American498474
 4.8%
American Indian134
 69.2%
Asian103144
 39.8%
Hispanic612586
 4.2%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White218232
 6.4%
Two or More Races2730
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.2%78.1%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,473 students attended Francis C. Hammond Middle.

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

Students at Francis C. Hammond Middle are 40% Hispanic, 32% African American, 16% White, 10% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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