Herbert Hoover Middle School vs. Willow Glen Middle School
Should you attend Herbert Hoover Middle School or Willow Glen Middle School? 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
Top Rankings
Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
Willow Glen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 910 students in grades 6-8, Herbert 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,180 students in grades 6-8, Willow Glen Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
910 students
1,180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5982 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3103 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
292
404
Grade 7 Students
295
387
Grade 8 Students
323
389
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
78%
50%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
10%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%