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Dorothy Hamm Middle School vs. Swanson Middle School

Should you attend Dorothy Hamm Middle School or Swanson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Dorothy Hamm Middle School
4100 N Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Swanson Middle School
5800 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Dorothy Hamm Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Swanson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 932 students in grades 6-8, Dorothy Hamm Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 964 students in grades 6-8, Swanson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
932 students
964 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dorothy Hamm Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Swanson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dorothy Hamm Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Swanson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dorothy Hamm Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Swanson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hamm Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Swanson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#192 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#345 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dorothy Hamm Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Swanson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
78%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorothy Hamm Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swanson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swanson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
84%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dorothy Hamm Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Swanson Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
321
336
Grade 7 Students
287
318
Grade 8 Students
324
310
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Swanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Swanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Swanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Swanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Swanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dorothy Hamm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Swanson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Swanson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Swanson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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