Serving 506 students in grades 7-8, Herbert C. Hoover Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert C. Hoover Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
78%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert C. Hoover Middle School's ranking?
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School is ranked #884 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Herbert C. Hoover Middle School often compared to?
Herbert C. Hoover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delaura Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Herbert C. Hoover Middle School?
506 students attend Herbert C. Hoover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Herbert C. Hoover Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert C. Hoover Middle School?
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Herbert C. Hoover Middle School offer ?
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Herbert C. Hoover Middle School part of?
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School is part of Brevard School District.
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