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#9268 of 9,539 schools in CA

Hoover Elementary

Elementary School · Stockton Unified · Stockton, CA

A Stockton Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2900 Kirk Ave., Stockton, CA 95204

  • Math 15% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-30.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.2 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$18,118
Chronic Absenteeism62.6%

Students at Hoover Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hoover Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,836/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stockton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,792

Median home value

$358,300

Median rent

$1,381/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Commodore Stockton SkillsEnrollment path unverified5.4K–80.2 mi964Compare →
BrooksideEnrollment path unverified7.4K–80.8 mi761Compare →
Primary Years AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.7K–50.8 mi230Compare →
Claudia LandeenEnrollment path unverified3.7K–80.9 mi525Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Stockton Unified

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#51 of 54
District spending per student
$18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hoover Elementary is listed in Stockton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hoover Elementary

Hoover Elementary is a public elementary school in Stockton, CA, part of Stockton Unified, serving approximately 674 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,268 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoover Elementary

What grades does Hoover Elementary serve?

Hoover Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hoover Elementary?

Hoover Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoover Elementary rank in CA?

Hoover Elementary ranks #9,268 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hoover Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoover Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hoover Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoover Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hoover Elementary a charter school?

No, Hoover Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hoover Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hoover Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoover Elementary?

81.9% of students at Hoover Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
674
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.6%
Area population (ZIP 95204)
31,028
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95204; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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