Serving 505 students in grades 6-8, Hoover Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hoover Middle serves the northeast part of Lakewood, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoover Middle School's student population of 505 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Motto
Hoover is the home of your better future.
School Rankings
Hoover Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover Middle 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6556 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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)23.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoover Middle School's ranking?
Hoover Middle School is ranked #6556 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hoover Middle School often compared to?
Hoover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bancroft Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hoover Middle School?
505 students attend Hoover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hoover Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoover Middle School?
Hoover Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hoover Middle School offer ?
Hoover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hoover Middle School part of?
Hoover Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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