Herbert Hoover Middle
San Jose, CA · San Jose Unified · Grades 6-8
839th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 35%· Stable
Herbert Hoover Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Herbert Hoover Middle 839th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2015 to 35th in 2025.
Herbert Hoover Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 875 students tested
Herbert Hoover Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 924 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.7% | 77.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 10.1% | 11.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 4.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Herbert Hoover Middle
Typical home value $1.21M in zip 95126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Herbert Hoover Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Buchser MiddleSanta Clara Unified · 1.5 mi away393rd of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 2Muwekma Ohlone MiddleSan Jose Unified · 1.8 mi away1,107th of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 15% - 2Monroe MiddleCampbell Union · 2 mi away · charter1,119th of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 16% - 5Sunrise MiddleSanta Clara County Office of Education · 3 mi away · charter671st of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 36% - 2ACE Inspire AcademySan Jose Unified · 3 mi away · charter1,161st of 1,294
ELA 18% · Math 20% - 7Willow Glen MiddleSan Jose Unified · 3.2 mi away459th of 1,294
ELA 51% · Math 37% - 8Juan Cabrillo MiddleSanta Clara Unified · 3.2 mi away329th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 9Price Charter MiddleCambrian · 4.1 mi away · charter186th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Herbert Hoover Middle in?
Herbert Hoover Middle is part of the San Jose Unified district in San Jose, California.
Is Herbert Hoover Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Herbert Hoover Middle 839th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Herbert Hoover Middle?
Hispanic 77%, White 11%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 4% (924 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Herbert Hoover Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95126 is $1.21M 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.