Serving 883 students in grades 6-8, Hoover Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hoover Middle School's student population of 883 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hoover Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
21%
7%
White
55%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoover Middle School's ranking?
Hoover Middle School is ranked #729 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hoover Middle School often compared to?
Hoover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central 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 64% IA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hoover Middle School?
883 students attend Hoover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hoover Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Middle School?
Hoover Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoover Middle School offer ?
Hoover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoover Middle School part of?
Hoover Middle School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 12/17/2016
Outstanding school with caring staff and a highly rigorous curriculum. A school focused on leadership and making kids into better people. One of the best schools in the state.
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