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2290 14th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116-1841
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
50.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 308/1,204 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 265/1,204 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 963 |
| Low-Income Students | 609 (63.2%) |
| English Learners | 116 (12.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period. Math fell 0.1 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math +1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.2% to 65.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.0% to 50.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.4-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Hoover (Herbert) Middle compare within the district?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 14 6–8 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hoover (Herbert) Middle rank in California?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle ranks No. 308 of 1,204 in reading and No. 265 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 Hoover (Herbert) Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 14 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.0% meet the reading standard and 39.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hoover (Herbert) Middle compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 14 6–8 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Hoover (Herbert) Middle compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 14 6–8 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover (Herbert) MiddleThis school | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| Aptos Middle | 50.2% | 58.8% |
| Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle | 45.7% | 59.5% |
