Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Herbert Clark Hoover ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Herbert Clark Hoover's attendance zone covers the entire district of Melrose, MA, encompassing approximately 4.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbert Clark Hoover's student population of 260 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Herbert Clark Hoover ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Clark Hoover is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
70%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert Clark Hoover's ranking?
Herbert Clark Hoover is ranked #525 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Herbert Clark Hoover often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Herbert Clark Hoover?
260 students attend Herbert Clark Hoover.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Herbert Clark Hoover students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert Clark Hoover?
Herbert Clark Hoover has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Herbert Clark Hoover offer ?
Herbert Clark Hoover offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Herbert Clark Hoover part of?
Herbert Clark Hoover is part of Melrose School District.
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