Hoover Middle School

883 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hoover Middle School, located at 630 Hillcrest Rd in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Waterloo Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of students during their transition from elementary school to high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Hoover Middle School aims to prepare its students for future academic success and civic engagement.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the personal growth of its diverse student body. Through dedicated faculty and staff, Hoover Middle School emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to create a supportive learning atmosphere. Whether through athletics, arts programs, or academic enrichment, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to discover their individual strengths and potential within the Waterloo area.

883

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	72
Black	184
Asian	48
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	18

White
487 (55.2 %)
Black
184 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
72 (8.2 %)
Two or More
72 (8.2 %)
Asian
48 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Waterloo Comm School District
Phone:	(319)433-2830
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* 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 6 297

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 301