Hoover Elementary School
Tel:
(319)643-7211
- Hoover Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Hoover Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 343 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hoover Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #722 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Branch Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hoover Elementary School is West Branch High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Branch Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Branch Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Branch West Branch Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 237 students
0.0 miles
225 N Maple
West Branch, IA 52358
(319)643-5324 0.0 5-8 237 - West Branch West Branch High School Grades: 9-12 | 244 students
0.6 miles
900 W Main
West Branch, IA 52358
(319)643-7216 0.6 9-12 244 - Iowa City Helen Lemme Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 375 students
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3100 Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319)688-1125 7.2 PK-6 375 - Iowa City Robert Lucas Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 438 students
7.6 miles
830 Southlawn Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319)688-1140 7.6 K-6 438 - West Liberty West Liberty High School Grades: 9-12 | 393 students
7.8 miles
310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319)627-2115 7.8 9-12 393
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