Herbert Hoover Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend Herbert Hoover Middle School or Thomas Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 961 students in grades 6-8, Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 909 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
961 students
909 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1139 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
325
310
Grade 7 Students
303
277
Grade 8 Students
299
297
Ungraded Students
34
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
42%
% Hispanic
24%
24%
% Black
13%
16%
% White
19%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
