Francis C. Hammond Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Francis C. Hammond Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,597 students in grades 6-8, Francis C. Hammond Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,458 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,597 students
1,458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
103 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1643 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1081 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
543
529
Grade 7 Students
528
475
Grade 8 Students
526
454
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
2%
% Hispanic
40%
41%
% Black
27%
16%
% White
17%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%