Herbert Hoover Middle School

8810 Post Oak Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 925 students in grades 6-8, Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Herbert Hoover Middle School's student population of 925 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
925 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Hoover Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#150 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Herbert Hoover Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Herbert Hoover Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Herbert Hoover Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Herbert Hoover Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
37%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Herbert Hoover Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Herbert Hoover Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Herbert Hoover Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Herbert Hoover Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Herbert Hoover Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herbert Hoover Middle School's ranking?
Herbert Hoover Middle School is ranked #150 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Herbert Hoover Middle School often compared to?
Herbert Hoover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cabin John Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Herbert Hoover Middle School?
925 students attend Herbert Hoover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Herbert Hoover Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert Hoover Middle School?
Herbert Hoover Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herbert Hoover Middle School offer ?
Herbert Hoover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herbert Hoover Middle School part of?
Herbert Hoover Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

5   1/6/2015
I am moving to new area and I lock to transfer my son from Julius west md to this school I would like to check if their is transportations from the school to my address 12401 village square terrace Rockville, MD 20852.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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