Excellent
#336 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Thomas S. Hart Middle
Middle School · Pleasanton Unified · Pleasanton, CA
A Pleasanton Unified middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4433 Willow Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588
- Math 76% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas S. Hart Middle score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 79% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas S. Hart Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,796/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasanton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$186,569
Median home value
$1,277,200
Median rent
$3,287/mo
College educated
70.1%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94588; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,051 | Compare → |
| York Alternative Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 2.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Wells MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pleasanton Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas S. Hart Middle is listed in Pleasanton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas S. Hart Middle
Thomas S. Hart Middle is a public middle school in Pleasanton, CA, part of Pleasanton Unified, serving approximately 1,165 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas S. Hart Middle
What grades does Thomas S. Hart Middle serve?
Thomas S. Hart Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas S. Hart Middle?
Thomas S. Hart Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S. Hart Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas S. Hart Middle is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas S. Hart Middle rank in CA?
Thomas S. Hart Middle ranks #336 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas S. Hart Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas S. Hart Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas S. Hart Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas S. Hart Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas S. Hart Middle a charter school?
No, Thomas S. Hart Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas S. Hart Middle a Title I school?
No, Thomas S. Hart Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas S. Hart Middle?
7.5% of students at Thomas S. Hart Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (925) 426-3102
- Area population (ZIP 94588)
- 34,423
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94588; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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