How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Francis C. Hammond Middle | Twain Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, VA | Alexandria, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,597 | 1,026 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.8% | 29.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Francis C. Hammond Middle | Twain Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,716 | $18,975 |
| District | Alexandria City Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Francis C. Hammond Middle | Twain Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.2% | 31.5% |
| African American | 26.5% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.3% | 31.1% |
| Asian | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Francis C. Hammond Middle | Twain Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 142:1 | 169:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.2% | 20.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 51 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.