Named after Rose Lee Hardy, who served as the Assistant Superintendent of D.C. Public Schools from 1925 until 1932, Hardy Middle is a highly rated public school located in the heart of Georgetown. Enrolling approximately 500 students in Grades 6-8, Hardy Middle proudly welcomes a diverse student body.
Comprised of in-boundary, military, diplomatic and out-of-boundary students who apply via a lottery system, Hardy pupils hail from all over the nation's capital and the world. In addition to its core curriculum, Hardy Middle offers foreign language instruction in Spanish, Italian and Chinese and a school-wide enrichment model for advanced learners. Pre-AP courses are taught in partnership with Wilson High School. Hardy's highly acclaimed instrumental music program, which has ushered students onto the stage at the Kennedy Center, is unparalleled in the D.C. metro area.
Hardy Hawks also enjoy a variety of electives, sports and extracurriculars, including archery, Battle of the Books, cheerleading, debate club, football, lacrosse, robotics, rocketry, soccer and tutoring. Thanks to its small size, dedicated faculty and the support of families, the Hawks' pride soars at Hardy Middle School.
Hardy Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
1819 35th St NW,
Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Patricia Pride
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Niche Grade
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
74%
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Math Proficiency
55%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
48
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Full Time Teachers
48
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
9.5%
State Average
25.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
500:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.8%
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Female
46.9%
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White
39.6%
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Black
29.5%
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Hispanic
17.9%
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Two or more races
6.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/12/2025
The school is very fun, but there is a lot of fights often. And people do too much, you will enjoy it here if you are loud and messy. It all depends on who you are. yea. and we have to go to macarthur and it sucks its not fair its like theyre setting us up for failer, macauruthur is a bad school
GreatSchools Reviews
2/6/2020
I rate Hardy as a Great Middle School. It reflects, embraces, and has built the character of the school around the diversity of DC. There is no other middle school in DC with the breadth and depth of course offerings as Hardy. It is a smaller school while still having enough students for all student...
2/21/2018
Wonderful school -- so much to say but also the stats on this website are so out of date it's laughable. Go take a tour to learn what's actually happening today. I think the stats here on great schools are from at least 10 years ago.
10/10/2017
I think students should be able to use their backpacks to carry their books . I mean isn't that what backpacks are for! So now I am out with my daughter buying a bag for her books that she shouldn't need because she has a perfectly good backpack!
11/19/2015
A hidden gem in DCPS. It's small size and committed staff means everyone knows your child. Both the administration and the teachers are very involved in making your child's education their top priority. Administration is outside the school both before and after to both greet your child and see them...
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Average Home Value
$1,773,047
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
45%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
88.4%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,950 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
69.0%
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Hardy Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 531 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Hardy Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,773,047. Discover additional schools in the area, like Duke Ellington School of the Arts, MacArthur High School, School Without Walls High School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hardy Middle School.