Herbert Hoover Middle School
Buffalo, NY · Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
Regular public school · Grades 5-7 · Suburb, large
377th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 52%· Stable
249 THORNCLIFF RD, Buffalo, NY 14223
(716)874-8405NCES ID 361623004392Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Herbert Hoover Middle School 377th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 52% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 52th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 764 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 67.8% | ▼ 18.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 11.9% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 7.6% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 7.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.5% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $270K in zip 14223 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Herbert Hoover Middle School
- #491Ben Franklin Middle SchoolKenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District · 1.7 mi away491st of 781
ELA 46% ▼6 · Math 46% ▼10Compare - #544Sweet Home Middle SchoolSweet Home Central School District · 2.8 mi away544th of 781
ELA 39% ▼13 · Math 47% ▼9Compare - #79Amherst Middle SchoolAmherst Central School District · 4.1 mi away79th of 781
ELA 62% ▲10 · Math 100% ▲44Compare - #652North Tonawanda Middle SchoolNorth Tonawanda City School District · 4.7 mi away652nd of 781
ELA 38% ▼14 · Math 36% ▼20Compare - #485Cleveland Hill Middle SchoolCleveland Hill Union Free School District · 5 mi away485th of 781
ELA 46% ▼6 · Math 47% ▼9Compare - #257Veronica E Connor Middle SchoolGrand Island Central School District · 5.2 mi away257th of 781
ELA 50% ▼2 · Math 77% ▲21Compare - #153Heim Middle SchoolWilliamsville Central School District · 5.6 mi away153rd of 781
ELA 66% ▲14 · Math 80% ▲24Compare - #605North Tonawanda Intermediate SchoolNorth Tonawanda City School District · 5.6 mi away605th of 781
ELA 35% ▼17 · Math 43% ▼13Compare
What school district is Herbert Hoover Middle School in?
Herbert Hoover Middle School is part of the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Herbert Hoover Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Herbert Hoover Middle School 377th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Herbert Hoover Middle School?
White 68%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 8%, Black 7% (764 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Herbert Hoover Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14223 is $270K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.