Herbert Hoover Middle

614 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Herbert Hoover Middle School is a public school located in Merced, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Merced City School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular opportunities.

Situated on East 26th Street, the school serves as a key part of the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Herbert Hoover Middle School typically offers a diverse curriculum, including core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, often supplemented by elective programs designed to explore the arts, technology, and physical education. The school aims to cultivate a safe and inclusive culture where students are challenged to reach their potential and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

614

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert Hoover Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	426
Black	35
Asian	26
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
426 (69.4 %)
White
94 (15.3 %)
Black
35 (5.7 %)
Two or More
30 (4.9 %)
Asian
26 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced City Elementary
Phone:	(209)385-6631
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 303

Grade 8 311