Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Herbert Clark Hoover ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbert Clark Hoover's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herbert Clark Hoover ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Clark Hoover is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
76%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #413 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Herbert Clark Hoover?
297 students attend Herbert Clark Hoover.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Herbert Clark Hoover students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herbert Clark Hoover part of?
Herbert Clark Hoover is part of Melrose School District.
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