Serving 602 students in grades 6-8, Hardy Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 602 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Hardy Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardy Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hardy Middle School is ranked #20 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Hardy Middle School often compared to?
Hardy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deal Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Hardy Middle School?
602 students attend Hardy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hardy Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardy Middle School?
Hardy Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hardy Middle School offer ?
Hardy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hardy Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Hardy Middle School located?
Hardy Middle School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 602 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
