Peet Junior High School vs. Hoover Middle School
Should I attend Peet Junior High School or Hoover Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Peet Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hoover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 670 students in grades 7-9, Peet Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 854 students in grades 6-8, Hoover Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-9
6-8
Total Students
670 students
854 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#475 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
284
Grade 7 Students
233
298
Grade 8 Students
208
272
Grade 9 Students
229
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
84%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
15%