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Herbert Hoover Middle

1635 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126San Jose Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
971
Students
Total enrolled
$17,600
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
21.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 41% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 971 students in grades 06–08 in San Jose, California.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,600 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Herbert Hoover Middle is a large middle in San Jose, California, serving grades 06–08 with 971 students. The district invests $17,600 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Herbert Hoover Middle

971
Total Students
21.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution492 male · 479 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 591 students
Student Composition
10%
78%
Asian4%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino78%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063459005720

Academic Outcomes at Herbert Hoover Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 36th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 95126

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,600Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,600
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,744
Student Support$3,344
Administration$2,112
Operations$2,640
Other$1,760
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,600 spent per student, an estimated $7,797 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
68%
State government
23.6%
Local (property tax)
67.7%
Federal programs
8.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,600/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Merritt Trace ElementaryWillow Glen ElementaryBooksin ElementaryHacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
+15 more
↓
Middle
Willow Glen MiddleBret Harte MiddleCastillero MiddleJohn Muir Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Abraham Lincoln HighWillow Glen HighLeland HighPioneer High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySanta Clara County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSan Jose Unified →
Phone: (408)535-6274
NCES ID: 063459005720
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in San Jose seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in San Jose Unified
High
Abraham Lincoln High
1,693 students · 09–12
● 41 opp54% FRL
High
Willow Glen High
1,656 students · 09–12
● 47 opp35% FRL
High
Leland High
1,593 students · 09–12
● 53 opp11% FRL
High
Pioneer High
1,514 students · 09–12
● 58 opp27% FRL
Mid
Willow Glen Middle
1,155 students · 06–08
● 47 opp35% FRL
High
San Jose High
934 students · 09–12
● 39 opp68% FRL
High
Gunderson High
921 students · 09–12
54% FRL
Mid
Bret Harte Middle
914 students · 06–08
● 53 opp12% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1635 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.