Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Herbert Hoover Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Herbert Hoover Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Herbert Hoover Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #51 out of 9602 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 66% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 10% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palo Alto Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Herbert Hoover Elementary School is Henry M. Gunn High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairmeadow Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Palo Alto Fairmeadow Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 469 students10
0.4 miles
500 E. Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845 0.4 K-5 469 - Palo Alto Greendell Grades: K-5 | 93 students
0.4 miles
4120 Midfield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-0833 0.4 K-5 93 - Palo Alto Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School Math: 87% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 6-8 | 1,202 student10
0.4 miles
480 E. Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188 0.4 6-8 1,202 - Palo Alto Palo Verde Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 399 students10
0.9 miles
3450 Louis Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-1672 0.9 K-5 399 - Palo Alto El Carmelo Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 377 students10
1.1 miles
3024 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960 1.1 K-5 377
School Reviews
| 1 I heard great reviews, so I had my child applied to this choice school. Wow, what an awful first year. The teacher was strict, inflexible, rude, and absolutely belligerent in regards to discipline. I saw my son go from happy child to depressed, unmotivated in the span of 1 week. I pulled my child out of this teacher's class and enrolled him in a different Palo Alto school. A difference of night and day. - Posted by Parent - Ok. |
| 4 2010 likely an outdated review. Hoover Elementary teaches students what they need to know during school hours, hence not needing as much homework time. This is what separates Hoover from other elementary schools that rely on homework and parent participation. Hoover Elementary provides a high level education through their teaching methodology and curriculum. - Posted by Parent - Long Time Parent |
| 2 There are way too much homework for students at this school. - Posted by Parent - kansl |
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