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DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE

4100 N Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA 22207Arlington County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
899
Students
Total enrolled
$27,865
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 94% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 14% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 899 students in grades 06–08 in Arlington, Virginia.
94% above average funding
District spends $27,865 per pupil, 94% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE is a large middle in Arlington, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 899 students. The district invests $27,865 per student — 94% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 18% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE

899
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
18%
Free Lunch
73
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution454 male · 445 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility18%
National avg 52% · 164 students
Student Composition
16%
53%
13%
8%
10%
Asian16%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black8%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510027003062

Academic Outcomes at DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 22207

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,865Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,865
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,261
Student Support$5,294
Administration$3,344
Operations$4,180
Other$2,787
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,865 spent per student, an estimated $12,344 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
79%
State government
12.4%
Local (property tax)
79.4%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $27,865/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 18% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Abingdon ElementaryCardinal ElementaryOakridge ElementaryARLINGTON TRADITIONAL
+18 more
↓
Middle
GUNSTON MIDDLEJEFFERSON MIDDLEKENMORE MIDDLESWANSON MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
WAKEFIELD HIGHWashington-Liberty HighYORKTOWN HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyArlington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictArlington County Public Schools →
Phone: (703)228-2910
NCES ID: 510027003062
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Arlington seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Arlington County Public Schools
High
WAKEFIELD HIGH
2,766 students · 09–12
● 39 opp34% FRL
High
Washington-Liberty High
2,715 students · 09–12
● 46 opp24% FRL
High
YORKTOWN HIGH
2,577 students · 09–12
● 57 opp12% FRL
Mid
GUNSTON MIDDLE
1,111 students · 06–08
● 39 opp37% FRL
Mid
JEFFERSON MIDDLE
1,053 students · 06–08
● 46 opp40% FRL
Mid
KENMORE MIDDLE
994 students · 06–08
● 46 opp50% FRL
Mid
SWANSON MIDDLE
936 students · 06–08
● 53 opp19% FRL
Mid
WILLIAMSBURG MIDDLE
827 students · 06–08
● 57 opp2% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4100 N Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA 22207
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.