Hart Middle School
Tel:
(202) 671-6426
Hart Middle School serves 337 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hart Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Hart Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Hart Middle School's student population of 337 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hart Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hart Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #205 out of 208 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 99% | 69% |
| White | n/a | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hart Middle School is Ballou High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Achievement Preparatory Pcs Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Simon Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Simon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 274 students
0.2 miles
401 Mississippi Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3360 0.2 PK-5 274 - Washington Ballou High School Grades: 9-12 | 880 students
0.3 miles
3401 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3400 0.3 9-12 880 - Washington Ballou Stay High School Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
0.3 miles
3401 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390 0.3 9-12 271 - Washington King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 346 students
0.3 miles
3200 6th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-4900 0.3 PK-5 346 - Washington Achievement Preparatory Pcs Middle School Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 476 students
0.4 miles
908 Wahler Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214 0.4 4-8 476
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