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1635 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126-2123
Summary
Herbert Hoover Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 28th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 31.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 23.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 31.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 956/1,204 (21st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 769/1,204 (36th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 910 |
| Low-Income Students | 574 (63.1%) |
| English Learners | 306 (33.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.8 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.0% to 34.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 956 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 42.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.2% to 26.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 769 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.0-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Middle compare within the district?
Herbert Hoover Middle is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in San Jose Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Herbert Hoover Middle rank in California?
Herbert Hoover Middle ranks No. 956 of 1,204 in reading and No. 769 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Herbert Hoover Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 6 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 18.9% meet the reading standard and 11.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Herbert Hoover Middle compare with other schools in San Jose?
Herbert Hoover Middle is No. 17 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 21 6–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Herbert Hoover Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Herbert Hoover Middle is No. 39 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover MiddleThis school | 23.7% | 31.1% |
| Bret Harte Middle | 80.8% | 74.8% |
| Castillero Middle | 55.1% | 63.9% |
