Herbert Clark Hoover

Summary:

Herbert Clark Hoover is an elementary school located in Melrose, MA, serving 303 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently performs above the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 58.9% of students proficient or better in ELA, 60% in Mathematics, and 56.6% in Science.

Herbert Clark Hoover's academic performance is particularly strong, ranking in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools over the past decade. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its overall excellence. Compared to nearby schools like Winthrop and Lincoln, which also perform well, Herbert Clark Hoover consistently outperforms the Melrose district average across various metrics.

The school's diverse student population, with 72.61% white, 5.94% African American, 6.93% Hispanic, and 9.57% Asian students, is another notable aspect. Additionally, Herbert Clark Hoover's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.8 over the past few years, may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 37 Glendower Road
       Melrose, MA  02176


(781) 979-2180

District: Melrose

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,773 Help


Students who attend Herbert Clark Hoover usually attend:

Middle:    Melrose Middle
High:    Melrose High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Asian:
9.6%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Herbert Clark Hoover ranks better than 77.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Melrose School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Asian (9.6%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herbert Clark Hoover is 14.8, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Melrose School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herbert Clark Hoover is $12,773. 3 elementary schools in the Melrose School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herbert Clark Hoover:

SchoolDigger ranks Herbert Clark Hoover 203rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Herbert Clark Hoover in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Melrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose 45th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Herbert Clark Hoover

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Rank History for all students at Herbert Clark Hoover

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.66 257th 884 70.9%
2004 65.38 334th 882 62.1%
2005 77.09 215th 887 75.8%
2006 59.18 387th 911 57.5%
2007 60.43 400th 911 56.1%
2008 74.27 239th 908 73.7%
2009 81.04 159th 909 82.5%
2010 85.10 108th 920 88.3%
2011 81.81 153rd 924 83.4%
2012 83.04 133rd 930 85.7%
2013 65.99 347th 928 62.6%
2014 76.76 205th 926 77.9%
2015 90.13 39th 914 95.7%
2016 92.11 23rd 932 97.5%
2017 89.13 61st 938 93.5%
2018 78.35 187th 934 80.0%
2019 82.84 135th 942 85.7%
2021 75.89 225th 936 76.0%
2022 72.94 249th 932 73.3%
2023 74.60 238th 928 74.4%
2024 78.46 203rd 916 77.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herbert Clark Hoover

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.37 421st 896 53.0%
2022 47.36 462nd 905 49.0%
2023 74.71 122nd 703 82.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herbert Clark Hoover

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.24 593rd 772 23.2%
2023 66.74 173rd 757 77.1%
2024 58.62 264th 760 65.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Herbert Clark Hoover

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.41 129th 893 85.6%
2019 84.33 110th 902 87.8%
2021 81.53 157th 898 82.5%
2022 76.49 201st 901 77.7%
2023 77.02 199th 887 77.6%
2024 72.94 232nd 886 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Herbert Clark Hoover

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.90 241st 898 73.2%
2019 76.20 196th 907 78.4%
2021 64.37 318th 904 64.8%
2022 65.19 318th 908 65.0%
2023 66.82 297th 896 66.9%
2024 82.61 133rd 891 85.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Herbert Clark Hoover

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.87 230th 925 75.1%
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Rank History for White students at Herbert Clark Hoover

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.27 202nd 772 73.8%
2019 80.86 103rd 780 86.8%
2021 69.44 208th 765 72.8%
2022 70.39 189th 764 75.3%
2023 66.27 236th 762 69.0%
2024 74.25 168th 753 77.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, July 18, 2016

Open Quote Outstanding standards for education, as well as emotional and social growth. The curriculum has both depth and breadth. The school has a great sense of community and service. My child loves school and has a love of learning that is cultivated by teachers, all of whom are very dedicated and involved. We're very happy at Hoover. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Herbert Clark Hoover

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 173 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1989 190 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1990 162 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1991 166 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 123 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1993 120 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1994 131 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1995 132 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 132 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 151 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1998 133 9 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1999 123 3 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2000 173 4 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2001 180 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2002 263 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2003 263 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2004 259 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 259 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2006 250 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 3 259
2007 250 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 6 263
2008 259 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 5 271
2009 255 1 5 1 0 0 8 0 270
2010 255 2 6 3 0 0 7 0 273
2011 234 4 11 10 0 2 10 0 271
2012 218 7 13 17 0 2 11 0 268
2013 221 2 11 16 0 1 13 0 264
2014 216 3 11 12 0 1 13 0 256
2015 211 4 13 7 0 0 17 0 252
2016 208 7 11 13 0 0 14 0 253
2017 205 6 12 14 0 0 14 0 251
2018 216 8 12 19 0 0 14 0 269
2019 220 13 27 18 0 0 12 0 290
2020 241 17 26 23 0 0 11 0 318
2021 219 16 30 25 0 0 10 0 300
2022 225 19 21 19 0 0 13 0 297
2023 220 18 29 21 0 0 15 0 303

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herbert Clark Hoover

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 n/a n/a n/a
1989 197 n/a n/a n/a
1990 168 n/a n/a n/a
1991 171 n/a n/a n/a
1992 129 n/a n/a n/a
1993 125 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 135 n/a n/a n/a
1995 135 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 135 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 163 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 148 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 135 n/a 0.0 5.9
2000 187 n/a 0.0 3.2
2001 186 n/a 0.0 3.8
2002 271 n/a n/a 4.8
2003 271 n/a n/a 4.8
2004 267 15.2 17.6 7.1
2005 266 15.1 17.6 6
2006 259 16.1 16.1 5.1
2007 263 17.0 15.5 1.9
2008 271 15.9 17.0 4.9
2009 270 16.3 16.6 7
2010 273 17.6 15.4 5.9
2011 271 19.3 14.0 7.7
2012 268 20.2 13.2 5.6
2013 264 18.2 14.4 11
2014 256 18.0 14.1 10.5
2015 252 17.0 14.8 12.7
2016 253 18.0 14.0 n/a
2017 251 18.5 13.5 n/a
2018 269 20.7 12.9 n/a
2019 290 21.3 13.5 n/a
2020 318 21.7 14.6 n/a
2021 300 23.5 12.7 n/a
2022 297 20.6 14.3 n/a
2023 303 20.3 14.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herbert Clark Hoover

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 n/a n/a n/a
1989 197 n/a n/a n/a
1990 168 n/a n/a n/a
1991 171 n/a n/a n/a
1992 129 n/a n/a n/a
1993 125 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 135 n/a n/a n/a
1995 135 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 135 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 163 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 148 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 135 n/a 0.0 5.9
2000 187 n/a 0.0 3.2
2001 186 n/a 0.0 3.8
2002 271 n/a n/a 4.8
2003 271 n/a n/a 4.8
2004 267 15.2 17.6 7.1
2005 266 15.1 17.6 6
2006 259 16.1 16.1 5.1
2007 263 17.0 15.5 1.9
2008 271 15.9 17.0 4.9
2009 270 16.3 16.6 7
2010 273 17.6 15.4 5.9
2011 271 19.3 14.0 7.7
2012 268 20.2 13.2 5.6
2013 264 18.2 14.4 11
2014 256 18.0 14.1 10.5
2015 252 17.0 14.8 12.7
2016 253 18.0 14.0 n/a
2017 251 18.5 13.5 n/a
2018 269 20.7 12.9 n/a
2019 290 21.3 13.5 n/a
2020 318 21.7 14.6 n/a
2021 300 23.5 12.7 n/a
2022 297 20.6 14.3 n/a
2023 303 20.3 14.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Herbert Clark Hoover

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $81 (0.7%) $11,549 (99.3%) $11,630
2020 $279 (2.6%) $10,631 (97.4%) $10,910
2021 $283 (2.2%) $12,491 (97.8%) $12,773

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herbert Clark Hoover

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 238th of 928 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Herbert Clark Hoover)7664.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7965
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Herbert Clark Hoover)7445.1
 28.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Melrose)6661.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Herbert Clark Hoover)7252.7
 19.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7959.3
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Herbert Clark Hoover)7461.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7367.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Herbert Clark Hoover)6261.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7367.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Herbert Clark Hoover)7045.9
 24.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7163.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Herbert Clark Hoover)6261.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Melrose)6365.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Herbert Clark Hoover)7059.5
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Melrose)7459.7
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Herbert Clark Hoover)7350.9
 22.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Melrose)6658.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Herbert Clark Hoover)6261.3
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (Melrose)6161
 0%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290303
 4.5%
African American1318
 38.5%
American Indian00
Asian2729
 7.4%
Hispanic1821
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White220220
Two or More Races1215
 25%


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Herbert Clark Hoover ranks 203rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Herbert Clark Hoover usually go on to attend:

Middle : Melrose Middle
High : Melrose High

Students at Herbert Clark Hoover are 73% White, 10% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 303 students attended Herbert Clark Hoover.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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