Serving 1,158 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 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas S. Hart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas S. Hart Middle School's student population of 1,158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas S. Hart Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas S. Hart Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
65%
12%
Hispanic
7%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas S. Hart Middle School's ranking?
Thomas S. Hart Middle School is ranked #382 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thomas S. Hart Middle School often compared to?
Thomas S. Hart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvest Park Middle School, Pleasanton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas S. Hart Middle School?
1,158 students attend Thomas S. Hart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thomas S. Hart Middle School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas S. Hart Middle School?
Thomas S. Hart Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thomas S. Hart Middle School offer ?
Thomas S. Hart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas S. Hart Middle School part of?
Thomas S. Hart Middle School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.
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