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Herbert Hoover Middle School vs. Charter School For Applied Technologies

Should you attend Herbert Hoover Middle School or Charter School For Applied Technologies? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Herbert Hoover Middle School
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Charter School For Applied Technologies
2303 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Charter School For Applied Technologies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades 5-7, Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,312 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Charter School For Applied Technologies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-7
K-12
Total Students
764 students
2,312 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herbert Hoover Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charter School For Applied Technologies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herbert Hoover Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charter School For Applied Technologies.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
196 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herbert Hoover Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charter School For Applied Technologies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charter School For Applied Technologies with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2773 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3872 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herbert Hoover Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charter School For Applied Technologies, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Hoover Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charter School For Applied Technologies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Hoover Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charter School For Applied Technologies who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
63%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charter School For Applied Technologies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Charter School For Applied Technologies with the average graduation rate observed in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Herbert Hoover Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Charter School For Applied Technologies by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
154
Grade 1 Students
-
183
Grade 2 Students
-
191
Grade 3 Students
-
183
Grade 4 Students
-
188
Grade 5 Students
244
190
Grade 6 Students
267
184
Grade 7 Students
249
184
Grade 8 Students
-
175
Grade 9 Students
-
169
Grade 10 Students
-
188
Grade 11 Students
-
169
Grade 12 Students
-
154
Ungraded Students
4
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Herbert Hoover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Charter School For Applied Technologies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herbert Hoover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charter School For Applied Technologies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herbert Hoover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charter School For Applied Technologies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herbert Hoover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charter School For Applied Technologies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herbert Hoover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charter School For Applied Technologies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herbert Hoover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charter School For Applied Technologies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herbert Hoover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charter School For Applied Technologies, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herbert Hoover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charter School For Applied Technologies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herbert Hoover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charter School For Applied Technologies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charter School For Applied Technologies School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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