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445 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4236
Summary
Herbert Hoover Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 100th percentile among comparable California schools.
91.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
91.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 91.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 91.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 8/4,657 (100th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 20/4,657 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 389 |
| Low-Income Students | 26 (6.7%) |
| English Learners | 72 (18.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.6 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math -2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 87.5% to 96.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.9-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 98% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 94%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 88.9% to 96.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.7-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Herbert Hoover Elementary compare within the district?
Herbert Hoover Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Palo Alto Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Herbert Hoover Elementary rank in California?
Herbert Hoover Elementary ranks No. 8 of 4,657 in reading and No. 20 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Herbert Hoover Elementary compare with other schools in Palo Alto?
Herbert Hoover Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Palo Alto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Palo AltoHow does Herbert Hoover Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Herbert Hoover Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 153 K–5 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover ElementaryThis school | 91.7% | 91.2% |
| Addison Elementary | 74.5% | 78.4% |
| Barron Park Elementary | 66.2% | 61.8% |
