At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
629
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
87%+22.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
30.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Herbert Hoover Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Merced, California. The school enrolls 629 students. It is part of the Merced City Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
30:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictMerced City Elementary
County6047
CityMerced
ZIP95340
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062460003690
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment629
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.