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Hoover Elementary School

890 Brockhurst St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
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Tel: (510) 879-1700
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Hoover Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
10-14%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15-19%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Hoover Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
33%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
9%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hoover Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Hoover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oakland Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoover Elementary School's ranking?

Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What schools are Hoover Elementary School often compared to?

Hoover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna Yates Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?

276 students attend Hoover Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Hoover Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School?

Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Hoover Elementary School offer ?

Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Hoover Elementary School part of?

Hoover Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 04, 2023 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 06, 2023 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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