Herbert Hoover Middle

971 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Herbert Hoover Middle School, located in the Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school is known for its diverse student body and its focus on fostering an inclusive learning environment. The campus is centrally located near historic residential areas, providing a community-centered atmosphere that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school, featuring core academic subjects alongside various elective programs. Beyond the classroom, Herbert Hoover Middle School encourages student participation in a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student leadership opportunities. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to support the development of critical thinking skills and personal responsibility among its students, ensuring they are well-equipped for future success.

971

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert Hoover Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	760
Black	28
Asian	42
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
760 (78.3 %)
White
99 (10.2 %)
Asian
42 (4.3 %)
Two or More
39 (4.0 %)
Black
28 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6274
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	971
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 6 319

Grade 7 301

Grade 8 351