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Williamsburg Middle School vs. Dorothy Hamm Middle School

Should you attend Williamsburg Middle School or Dorothy Hamm 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.

School Overview

School
Williamsburg Middle School
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Dorothy Hamm Middle School
4100 N Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 855 students in grades 6-8, Williamsburg Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
855 students
932 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Williamsburg 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Williamsburg Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dorothy Hamm Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Williamsburg 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
#192 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Williamsburg 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
95%
(Top 1% in VA)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williamsburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
94%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williamsburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
92%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Williamsburg Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dorothy Hamm Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
300
321
Grade 7 Students
260
287
Grade 8 Students
295
324

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Williamsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Williamsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Williamsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Williamsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County School District 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
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Williamsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Williamsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Williamsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Williamsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County School District 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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