Deal Middle School vs. Hardy Middle School
Should you attend Deal Middle School or Hardy 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
Top Rankings
Deal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Hardy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,462 students in grades 6-8, Deal Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Serving 631 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). 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 13:1 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 86% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,462 students
631 students
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#17 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
476
235
Grade 7 Students
515
209
Grade 8 Students
471
187
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
18%
% Black
20%
29%
% White
48%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%