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Thomas S. Hart Middle School vs. Harvest Park Middle School

Should you attend Thomas S. Hart Middle School or Harvest Park 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
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
4433 Willow Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Harvest Park Middle School
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Thomas S. Hart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Harvest Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,165 students in grades 6-8, Thomas S. Hart Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,051 students in grades 6-8, Harvest Park Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,165 students
1,051 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas S. Hart 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 Harvest Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas S. Hart Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harvest Park Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas S. Hart 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 Harvest Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S. Hart Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District and the state of California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#382 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#315 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas S. Hart Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harvest Park Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 5% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas S. Hart Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California 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 Harvest Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in CA)
81%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas S. Hart Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harvest Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 5% in CA)
64%
(Top 10% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas S. Hart Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harvest Park Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
362
320
Grade 7 Students
384
353
Grade 8 Students
419
377
Grade 11 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harvest Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
67%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas S. Hart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas S. Hart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, 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 Harvest Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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