Francis C. Hammond Middle vs Swanson Middle
Swanson Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 4.1/10. Francis C. Hammond Middle is significantly larger with 1,510 students, about 1.6× the size of Swanson Middle (964). In math proficiency, Swanson Middle leads at 93.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Alexandria, VA
4.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,510 students
Swanson Middle
Arlington, VA
7.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
964 students
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| Metric | Francis C. Hammond Middle | Swanson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.1 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.7 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 2.6 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.9% | 19.9% |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,586 of 1,854 | #380 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 15th | 80th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Francis C. Hammond Middle | Swanson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 66.0% | 93.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 90.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Francis C. Hammond Middle | Swanson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | 964 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.9% | 19.9% |
| District | Alexandria City Public Schools | Arlington County Public Schools |
| City | Alexandria | Arlington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Alexandria (22304) | Arlington (22205) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,629 | $192,951 |
| Median Home Value | $496,000 | $1,070,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,934 | $1,843 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 59.0% | 79.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 3.9% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 27 min |