Hercules High School is a secondary school located at 1900 Refugio Valley Road in Hercules, California, United States. The campus consists of both a middle school and high school on the same premises, with the administrative complex and library separating the two sides. It was established in 2001 as a 6-12 school.
Serving 596 students in grades 6-8, Hercules Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hercules Middle serves the northeast part of Hercules, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hercules Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hercules Middle School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
596 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hercules Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hercules Middle School is 0.75, which is more 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
#3798 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Silver, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hercules Middle School's ranking?
Hercules Middle School is ranked #3798 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hercules Middle School often compared to?
Hercules Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hercules Middle School?
596 students attend Hercules Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hercules Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hercules Middle School?
Hercules Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hercules Middle School offer ?
Hercules Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hercules Middle School part of?
Hercules Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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