Herbert Hoover Middle School

Herbert Hoover Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
174 Jackson Ave,  Edison, NJ
Edison Township School District
4.0
4.2
1,031 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brian Mcgrath
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
56%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
322:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
40.4%
Hispanic
24.5%
White
18.5%
Black
13.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
1/20/2017
This school is ok. I gotten some teachers that did nothing and just sat there. The only thing good there is the Avid program which only some kids get into.
3.0 NicheUser
1/31/2015
Our school has more of an open-minded society.
5.0 NicheUser
1/31/2015
They really make you have fun in gym and weight room.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/10/2024
My both boys studied in HHMS and love it. Principal is awesome and always there to address concerns if any. Overall Edison curriculum is aggressive. Board of Edison is same and curriculum is same whether in South Edison or North Edison.
1.0 parent
11/21/2022
Horrible school system, they have a bullying Issue that needs to be addressed. My son cries every day because he doesn’t want to go there, he is really struggling and he shouldn’t be.
5.0 student
1/2/2018
In this school teachers really pay attention to what you have to say and help you when you need help. The teachers' teachings are really effective on the students and help them become better in that specific area. Bullying is well treated in this school, it is barely a problem here. Homework here ma...
5.0 parent
9/23/2015
in a perfect neighborhood in the prestigious north edison school district. builds great caracter in students and offers great education in a competitive environment.

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Herbert Hoover Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Edison, NJ, in the Edison neighborhood, and is served by the Edison Township School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,031 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Herbert Hoover Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $725,314. Discover additional schools in the area, like Metuchen High School, Edison High School, Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies, and more. Learn more about what Edison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Herbert Hoover Middle School.

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