Fords Middle School vs Herbert Hoover Middle School
Fords Middle School has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 5.4/10. Herbert Hoover Middle School is significantly larger with 1,031 students, about 1.8× the size of Fords Middle School (575). In math proficiency, Herbert Hoover Middle School leads at 46.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Fords Middle School
Fords, NJ
6.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
575 students
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Edison, NJ
5.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,031 students
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| Metric | Fords Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.9% | 38.7% |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #1,289 of 2,466 | #1,808 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 27th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fords Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% | 46.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 70.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Fords (08863) | Edison (08837) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $116,250 | $107,948 |
| Median Home Value | $414,100 | $432,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,976 | $1,778 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.8% | 52.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |