Hercules Middle
Hercules, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades 6-8
438th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
Hercules Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hercules Middle 438th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2015 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Hercules Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 589 students tested
Hercules Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 593 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 43.4% | 39.3% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.6% | 26.8% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 27.5% | 15.3% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 10.1% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 8.0% | 7.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Hercules Middle
Typical home value $750K in zip 94547 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Hercules Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Betty Reid Soskin MiddleWest Contra Costa Unified · 2.8 mi away1,214th of 1,294
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 3Carquinez MiddleJohn Swett Unified · 4 mi away972nd of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 16% - 1Helms MiddleWest Contra Costa Unified · 5.5 mi away1,285th of 1,294
ELA 11% · Math 7% - 7Fred T. Korematsu MiddleWest Contra Costa Unified · 6.2 mi away491st of 1,294
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 1Lovonya DeJean MiddleWest Contra Costa Unified · 6.5 mi away1,288th of 1,294
ELA 10% · Math 4% - 8Benicia MiddleBenicia Unified · 6.5 mi away363rd of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 52% - 8Martinez Junior HighMartinez Unified · 6.5 mi away330th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 2Hogan MiddleVallejo City Unified · 7.3 mi away1,108th of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hercules Middle in?
Hercules Middle is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Hercules, California.
Is Hercules Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hercules Middle 438th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hercules Middle?
Asian 39%, Hispanic 27%, Black 15%, Two or more races 10% (593 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hercules Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94547 is $750K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.