Hoover Elementary School
Tel:
(507) 328-3450
Hoover Elementary School serves 265 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hoover Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Hoover Elementary School's student population of 265 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 265 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hoover Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #428 out of 1793 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 8% | 11% |
| White | 71% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hoover Elementary School is John Marshall Senior High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kellogg Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elton Hills Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Elton Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 517 students
0.7 miles
1421 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200 0.7 PK-5 517 - Rochester Kellogg Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 907 students
0.8 miles
503 17th St Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5800 0.8 6-8 907 - Rochester Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 342 students
0.9 miles
1200 11th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3800 0.9 K-5 342 - Rochester Churchill Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 249 students
1.0 miles
2240 7th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3150 1.0 PK-2 249 - Rochester John Adams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,148 student
1.0 miles
1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5700 1.0 6-8 1,148
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