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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Herbert Hoover Middle

Merced City Elementary · Merced County · 800 East 26th Street, Merced, CA 95340-3108

(209) 385-6631

4/10
#904
Rank 904 out of 1,315
Top 69%
English Language Arts4/10 · #864 · 34th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #926 · 30th percentile
Science3/10 · #956 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Herbert Hoover Middle serves seventh and eighth graders in Merced, a Central Valley city with a growing University of California campus that gives the area an academic undercurrent even amid its working-class roots. The school lands in the lower-middle range statewide, so families who want stronger academic outcomes may want to look closely at how their student would be supported here and what enrichment options are available. That said, Merced's tight-knit community feel and relatively affordable cost of living attract families who prioritize stability and roots, and parents willing to stay engaged in their child's middle school years can help bridge any gaps in the classroom experience.

Student Demographics

569 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
417 (73%)
White
93 (16%)
Asian
17 (3%)
African American
16 (3%)
Multiple Races
12 (2%)
Other
14 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners143 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged504 (89%)
Students with Disabilities50 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

629
Enrollment
23.1
Teachers (FTE)
27.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
31.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #777 · 43rd percentile

71 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found