Swanson Middle vs Francis C. Hammond 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.
Swanson Middle
Arlington, VA
7.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
964 students
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Alexandria, VA
4.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,510 students
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| Metric | Swanson Middle | Francis C. Hammond Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 4.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.2 | 1.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 2.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.9% | 77.9% |
| Environment Score | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #380 of 1,854 | #1,586 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Swanson Middle | Francis C. Hammond Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 93.0% | 66.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 90.0% | 60.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Swanson Middle | Francis C. Hammond Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 964 | 1,510 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.9% | 77.9% |
| District | Arlington County Public Schools | Alexandria City Public Schools |
| City | Arlington | Alexandria |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arlington (22205) | Alexandria (22304) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $192,951 | $97,629 |
| Median Home Value | $1,070,500 | $496,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,843 | $1,934 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 79.7% | 59.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 29 min |