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Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Middle School in Columbus, Ohio

Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Middle School Detail

(614) 334-1600
4681 Leap Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
Levels: 6
District: Hilliard City School District


Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Middle School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Multiracial:5.4% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:79.8% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:4.9% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:5.6% (2008)
Hispanic:4.4% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:17.53% (2008)

Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Middle School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating1
Average Principals Rating2
Average Teachers Rating3
Average Activities Rating3
Average Parents Rating2
Average Safety Rating2

Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Middle School Reviews

This school lacks opportunities compared to the other Hilliard 6th grade school (Station). I have a current student who attends and Tharp did not offer trips like Space Camp and Stone Lab- growth opportunities for kids outside of school. Station did offer these opportunities. while Tharp does not. There is also a lack of general communication of events they do have. Perhaps things will change with next year's change in administration.
This review was posted by a parent.

This school is meant to prepare kids for the independence of junior high. Unfortunately, I found that this school forces students to use an entirely different organizational structure (for coursework) than used in the 5th grade. Students have to use 3 ring binders that do not fit in to most school bags. The use of the 3 ring binder causes the pages to rip, get lost and the binders to break. I've spent $50 on binders. Students have to keep track of their own grades and attendance. They have to keep track of homework in the planners and on their individual class assignment logs and then cross check it to the website on a daily basis. Parents are expected to have to sign the planner AND the assignment logs on a regular basis. I think the concept of a 6th grade school is great but Tharp's execution is poor.
This review was posted by a parent.

This school has some real issues with trying to instill independence. They henpeck the trivial issues and lack parental communication. They communicate that a child is missing assignments and failing only at grade and conference times, when it is much to late.
This review was posted by a parent.