Dorothy Hamm Middle School in Arlington, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dorothy Hamm Middle School is an urban public school in Arlington, Virginia that is part of Arlington Public Schools. It serves 991 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

991 Students

# of teachers unavailable

4100 Vacation Ln

Arlington, VA 22207 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Dorothy Hamm Middle School Demographics

17%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dorothy Hamm Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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