Hardy has been such a pleasant surprise! Their academics are rigorous, their sports programs are surprisingly wonderful, the teachers are communicative and challenging the kids. Overall, I couldn't be happier and my child loves all the extras like the sock hop and the pep rallies! Really exciting stuff!
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Posted by a parent on 10/30/09
I go to Hardy and it is an excellent school. I have been going there for three years and this is my last year. I will truly miss Hardy when I am promoted. The teachers are very great and helpful. I truly love Hardy. Going to Hardy makes me feel so proud.
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Posted by a student on 09/05/09
Hardy middle school is great i never saw a middle school such as this one the school provide so many great things for the students and my child has learend so much from being at the school she has made all a's i never ever thought my child would be able to do that she made all a's two years in a row
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Posted by a parent on 05/12/09
I have two daughters in Hardy MS, and for the most part, it has been a terrific academic and social experience. Almost every teacher is excellent, and Principal Patrick Pope is amazing in recruiting and retaining top notch staff, and getting them to work as teams. Many DC students are not adequately
... Read more prepared when they enter Hardy, but the program works hard to bring them up to and beyond grade level. All but the most gifted students are challenged as well, and there are plenty of opportunities for 'stretching' their leadership. Until the renovated building opens for the 2008/9 school year, the facilities are mediocre, but safe. There are insufficient extra-curricular activities, but blame that on DC funding. Discipline is always a challenge with middle-schoolers, but Mr. Pope uses a strict (some might say heavy) hand in encouraging the kids to become responsible for themselves and their behavior. We're happy there! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
I am an eight grader at Hardy Middle School, I have been here since the sixth grade, this school is very good and one of the best middle schools in Washington DC, everyone gets along and there is a lot of things students can get into after school. If you are looking for a middle school for your child
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Posted by a student on 12/04/06
I am a parent of a current 6th grader and a graduate of Hardy Middle School. I have only great remarks about the principal, teachers and administration of this school. I have seen the dedication and commitment that the principal has and know that the teachers are caring, involved and committed. In
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/06
Hardy Middle School is a very great school in many ways. It has great academic programs and fabulous teachers. The 6th grade teachers have all been wonderful and they help the students understand more about everything. I am currently a 6th grader going on 7th and I love everything about Hardy M.S. There
... Read more is a spectacular music program which performs city-wide. Each student has a choice of doing band or chorus.It has a variety of different sports such as football, vollyball, baseball, basketball, and track. We have a play each year and this past year we performed The Wiz. Also each student gets a choice of either learning French or Spanish. Hardy Middle school is a great place to learn. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/27/06
I am at this time a seventh grader at Hardy Middle school. In my opinion I think my school has a wonderful learning atmosphere. Our teachers here at hardy teach to the best of their abilities. In addition to academic excellence there is also a choice of a second language, either french or spanish.{I
... Read more recommend spanish} and either a instrumental or choral music course. There is also many events throughout the school year which give the student a opportunity to showcase their newly found talents. Theatrical arts is not a main course at Hardy, but there is an annual spring musical performed. Try outs are held during the winter months after school for all who are interested. There is also many extracurricular activities to chose from, such as Basketball, football, and volleyball for males and females. Also with the remodeling of the school in January hardy is a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/31/05
I am in sixth grade at Hardy.I think it is good and our grades are high and its interacial. we have kids from Africa,Peru,China,Korea,etc. the only problem is that we have too much problems with other schools.
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Posted by a student on 04/14/05
I am a 6th grader H.M.S. is great. not all schools have art,music,computer math, softball,majorettes,bands(jazz,orchestra,marching).Mr. pope is great. he knows all students by name, makes sure we have feild trips and fun. the teachers are great.
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Student enrollment:
412
Students per teacher:
22
Full-time teachers:
19
Number of classrooms:
30
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Washington schools — Rose L Hardy Middle School is located at 1401 Brentwood Pkwy Ne, Washington DC 20002. 1401 Brentwood Pkwy Ne is in the Eckington neighborhood and 20002 ZIP code in Washington, DC The school district for Rose L Hardy Middle School is the Dc Public Schools. Rose L Hardy Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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