- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, VA
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Hamm Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510027003062
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Hamm Middle earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Hamm Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Hamm Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027003062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Dorothy Hamm Middle held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 510027003062 · Arlington, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 13.7:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Dorothy Hamm Middle held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Hamm Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 989
Dorothy Hamm Middle
989 students
What this shows Dorothy Hamm Middle reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Hamm Middle compares
Dorothy Hamm Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 14.4%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Dorothy Hamm Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Hamm Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Hamm Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle schools in Arlington
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
1,120 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Gunston Middle
Standard public school
1,072 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 14:1 students per teacher
Swanson Middle
Standard public school
993 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Williamsburg Middle
Standard public school
856 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~989 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Hamm Middle
How many students attend Dorothy Hamm Middle?
Dorothy Hamm Middle has 989 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hamm Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hamm Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorothy Hamm Middle?
15.8% of students at Dorothy Hamm Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Hamm Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Hamm Middle is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Hamm Middle?
Dorothy Hamm Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorothy Hamm Middle rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Hamm Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Dorothy Hamm Middle, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.