Serving 963 students in grades 6-8, Hoover (Herbert) Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hoover (Herbert) Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire San Francisco school district, covering approximately 47.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School's student population of 963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
963 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover (Herbert) Middle School is 0.61, which is less 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
#2219 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
54%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoover (Herbert) Middle School's ranking?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School is ranked #2219 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hoover (Herbert) Middle School often compared to?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Giannini (A.p.) Middle School, Aptos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hoover (Herbert) Middle School?
963 students attend Hoover (Herbert) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hoover (Herbert) Middle School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoover (Herbert) Middle School?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hoover (Herbert) Middle School offer ?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hoover (Herbert) Middle School part of?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hoover (Herbert) Middle School located?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School is located in the West of Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in West of Twin Peaks.
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