HARDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hardy MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 392 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Hardy MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hardy Middle School, located in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated on 35th Street NW, the school is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. As part of the DCPS network, Hardy focuses on fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for the transition to high school while promoting both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional development.

The school is recognized for its diverse student body and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs. By leveraging its location in the nation’s capital, Hardy often incorporates local resources into its educational programming. Parents and guardians interested in enrollment details, specific school policies, or updates on academic initiatives can find the most current information and official resources through the DCPS website at http://www.dcps.dc.gov.

For more information, contact Hardy MS at (202) 729-4350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.