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Francis C. Hammond Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Alexandria, Virginia · Alexandria City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,510
Student:Teacher13.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Francis C. Hammond
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
1,510
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Francis C. Hammond Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Alexandria, Virginia. The school enrolls 1,510 students. It is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAlexandria City Public Schools
County51510
CityAlexandria
ZIP22304
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510012003016

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,510

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)