Serving 911 students in grades 6-8, Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Herbert Hoover Middle School's student population of 911 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Hoover Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
10%
Hispanic
24%
32%
Black
13%
15%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert Hoover Middle School's ranking?
Herbert Hoover Middle School is ranked #920 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Herbert Hoover Middle School often compared to?
Herbert Hoover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Herbert Hoover Middle School?
911 students attend Herbert Hoover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Herbert Hoover Middle School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert Hoover Middle School?
Herbert Hoover Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herbert Hoover Middle School offer ?
Herbert Hoover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Herbert Hoover Middle School part of?
Herbert Hoover Middle School is part of Edison Township School District.
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