Serving 465 students in grades 6-8, Francis Hammond 3 Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)54%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)58%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
33%
19%
Black
41%
22%
White
14%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Francis Hammond 3 Middle School?
465 students attend Francis Hammond 3 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Francis Hammond 3 Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis Hammond 3 Middle School?
Francis Hammond 3 Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francis Hammond 3 Middle School offer ?
Francis Hammond 3 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Francis Hammond 3 Middle School part of?
Francis Hammond 3 Middle School is part of Alexandria City Public Schools.
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