Excellent
#1022 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Hoover (herbert) Middle
Middle School · San Francisco Unified
2290 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
Enrollment
948
Student-Teacher
24.3:1
Score
8.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
948
Student-Teacher
24.3:1
Score
8.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,022 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#35 of 120
public schools
In district
#34 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Academic growth
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Hoover (herbert) Middle
Hoover (herbert) Middle is a public middle school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Hoover (herbert) Middle serves approximately 948 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Hoover (herbert) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Hoover (herbert) Middle show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Hoover (herbert) Middle runs 24.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Hoover (herbert) Middle — Students at Hoover (herbert) Middle score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How Hoover (herbert) Middle Compares
See how Hoover (herbert) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2290 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hoover (herbert) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Sloat (Commodore) Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Aptos Middle (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Lincoln (Abraham) High (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$152,587
Median Home Value
$1,450,000
Median Rent
$2,938/mo
Population
42,523
College Educated
57%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
35.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
45.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hoover (herbert) Middle
What grades does Hoover (herbert) Middle serve?
Hoover (herbert) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hoover (herbert) Middle?
Hoover (herbert) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 948 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover (herbert) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover (herbert) Middle is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hoover (herbert) Middle rank in CA?
Hoover (herbert) Middle ranks #1,022 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hoover (herbert) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hoover (herbert) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 (herbert) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoover (herbert) Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hoover (herbert) Middle a charter school?
No, Hoover (herbert) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hoover (herbert) Middle a Title I school?
No, Hoover (herbert) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoover (herbert) Middle?
59.6% of students at Hoover (herbert) Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 948
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (415) 759-2783
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #34 of 103
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