Hoover Elementary School

Summary:

Hoover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bergenfield, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency, particularly among its Hispanic, English Language Learner (ELL), and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups.

Hoover Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics that exceed both the Bergenfield Borough School District and state averages across multiple grade levels. The school's 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 75%, compared to the state average of 51.3%, and its 4th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 64.3%, compared to the state average of 44.3%. Hoover's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 46.6% also outpaced the state average of 26.8%. However, the nearby Walter Stillman School in the Tenafly Public School District significantly outperforms Hoover Elementary across all grade levels and subject areas.

While Hoover Elementary School's academic achievements are commendable, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.1% in the 2017-2018 school year to 21.6% in the 2021-2022 school year. This rate is higher than the other Bergenfield schools, which ranged from 14.6% to 21.3%, and significantly higher than the 5.6% rate at the nearby Walter Stillman School. Additionally, Hoover's per-student spending of $12,367 in the 2018-2019 school year was higher than most nearby schools, which may be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 273 Murray Hill Terrace
       Bergenfield, NJ  07621


(201) 385-8582

District: Bergenfield Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,367 Help


Students who attend Hoover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Roy W. Brown Middle School
High:    Bergenfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.5%
Asian:
20.2%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hoover Elementary School ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Bergenfield Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.5%), Asian (20.2%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bergenfield Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 10.8, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Bergenfield Borough School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoover Elementary School is $12,367, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Bergenfield Borough School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hoover Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoover Elementary School 323rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Hoover Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bergenfield Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bergenfield Borough School District 184th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hoover Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.92 111th 1204 90.8%
2004 64.33 580th 1298 55.3%
2005 66.20 552nd 1303 57.6%
2006 66.28 563rd 1314 57.2%
2007 57.73 750th 1329 43.6%
2008 76.71 277th 1338 79.3%
2009 84.27 107th 1346 92.1%
2010 71.28 426th 1354 68.5%
2011 38.18 983rd 1360 27.7%
2012 52.32 794th 1363 41.7%
2013 53.88 759th 1367 44.5%
2014 62.83 609th 1363 55.3%
2015 63.09 516th 1357 62.0%
2016 46.31 767th 1346 43.0%
2017 62.50 558th 1352 58.7%
2018 46.48 774th 1353 42.8%
2019 44.20 799th 1360 41.3%
2021 39.18 741st 1317 43.7%
2022 71.36 414th 1345 69.2%
2023 76.75 323rd 1342 75.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.05 237th 434 45.4%
2019 43.23 231st 463 50.1%
2023 83.01 73rd 499 85.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.44 665th 1001 33.6%
2023 60.50 292nd 958 69.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.94 164th 942 82.6%
2019 67.97 209th 948 78.0%
2021 45.54 420th 839 49.9%
2022 86.60 68th 863 92.1%
2023 93.90 31st 910 96.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.69 607th 1333 54.5%
2019 54.55 637th 1331 52.1%
2021 43.64 677th 1290 47.5%
2022 71.13 404th 1326 69.5%
2023 78.23 285th 1318 78.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.92 799th 1334 40.1%
2019 40.82 813th 1335 39.1%
2021 34.14 793rd 1297 38.9%
2022 69.37 403rd 1324 69.6%
2023 71.90 366th 1315 72.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.84 287th 370 22.4%
2019 34.05 254th 370 31.4%
2023 73.85 75th 346 78.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hoover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.97 352nd 870 59.5%
2019 54.87 362nd 899 59.7%
2021 61.79 240th 896 73.2%
2022 86.83 91st 953 90.5%
2023 92.91 52nd 982 94.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of 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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Open Quote Hoover is the little hidden gem in Bergenfield, NJ. The town is home to 25K people, and this is one of five elementary schools that feed into the one middle and one high school. This is the smallest of the five elementary schools with about 200 kids. We are very pleased with it. Our son is getting what he needs: an excellent education. The teachers are great! They are very thoughtful and caring and really know how to get through to the kids, which is really what matters! We are seeing positive results in our child. The principal (William Fleming) is impressive. Not only was he patient with us as parents, but he is that way with the kids and also with his staff. You can tell he is a good leader by how happy the staff seems. He instills pride in the school and preaches kindness and acceptance. They have a no tolerance to bullying philosophy, like most schools, but the kids seem to abide by it (so far!). This is a very diverse school, with kids from varying backgrounds. The gym is new and huge! And it doubles as the cafeteria. They are very proud of this new addition. There's a huge field in the back of the school too. We are very happy with this school. If you end up living in this zone, you will be satisfied too. My suggestion is to go visit the school and take a tour. Also.. if you use the SAAC after school program, your child will enjoy it.. and so will you. They help the kids with all their homework and then let them play. There's a nice park across the street from the school where the kids play or they free play in the big gym in the winter. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 3, 2015

Open Quote I am very surprised that this school does not have the high rating it should have. My daughter was there since KG to 4th grade and we had to move to another state in 5th grade. We are apparently in 10/10 school but it is no way close to what Hoover gave her and what she accomplished. Everyday I want to return to NJ just because of this school since NJ as a state is expensive. I am proud my daughter was a part of this school. Awesome teachers and a great Principal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hoover Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 95 23 31 35 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1989 94 27 30 35 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1990 78 33 27 28 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1991 65 26 36 32 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 57 38 41 33 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1993 55 48 44 46 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1994 30 45 70 45 1 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 14 39 78 32 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1996 14 39 78 32 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1998 24 30 64 50 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1999 25 37 80 61 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2000 33 39 87 80 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 31 42 89 97 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2002 28 39 73 104 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2003 28 39 73 104 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2004 26 34 73 98 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2005 25 42 62 107 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 25 34 73 107 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2007 20 31 72 91 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 14 24 56 98 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2009 12 29 51 104 0 0 0 0 196
2010 8 19 65 102 0 0 0 0 194
2011 10 18 61 102 0 0 0 0 191
2012 9 18 55 99 0 1 0 0 182
2013 7 19 70 114 1 1 1 0 213
2014 7 18 90 103 1 1 2 0 222
2015 7 11 87 105 0 0 4 0 214
2016 3 15 60 121 0 0 4 0 203
2017 6 11 65 133 0 0 7 0 222
2018 9 14 56 147 2 1 8 0 237
2019 8 21 57 141 0 1 7 0 235
2020 12 25 49 152 0 2 7 0 247
2021 16 23 49 163 1 1 8 0 261
2022 16 22 53 165 1 0 5 0 262
2023 9 27 53 167 1 0 6 0 263

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 Hoover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 184 10.0 18.4 n/a
1989 186 11.0 16.9 n/a
1990 166 11.0 15.0 12
1991 159 11.0 14.4 13.8
1992 169 10.0 16.9 13.6
1993 193 10.5 18.4 23.3
1994 191 10.0 19.1 23
1995 163 11.0 14.8 19.6
1996 163 11.0 14.8 19.6
1998 168 12.0 14.0 22.6
1999 203 11.5 17.7 19.7
2000 239 13.5 17.7 31
2001 259 13.7 18.9 30.1
2002 244 16.0 15.3 33.6
2003 244 16.0 15.3 33.6
2004 231 17.0 13.6 32.5
2005 236 16.0 14.8 n/a
2006 239 14.0 17.1 27.2
2007 215 14.0 15.4 34.4
2008 192 15.0 12.8 45.3
2009 196 17.6 10.3 44.9
2010 194 15.0 12.9 46.4
2011 191 13.0 14.6 48.2
2012 182 14.2 12.8 59.3
2013 213 16.4 12.9 60.6
2014 222 17.0 13.0 57.2
2015 214 18.0 11.8 54.2
2016 203 17.0 11.9 56.7
2017 222 17.5 12.6 58.1
2018 237 18.5 12.8 58.2
2019 235 18.9 12.4 63
2020 247 20.2 12.2 59.5
2021 261 23.8 10.9 50.6
2022 262 22.8 11.4 51.1
2023 263 24.3 10.8 52.1

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 Hoover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 184 10.0 18.4 n/a
1989 186 11.0 16.9 n/a
1990 166 11.0 15.0 12
1991 159 11.0 14.4 13.8
1992 169 10.0 16.9 13.6
1993 193 10.5 18.4 23.3
1994 191 10.0 19.1 23
1995 163 11.0 14.8 19.6
1996 163 11.0 14.8 19.6
1998 168 12.0 14.0 22.6
1999 203 11.5 17.7 19.7
2000 239 13.5 17.7 31
2001 259 13.7 18.9 30.1
2002 244 16.0 15.3 33.6
2003 244 16.0 15.3 33.6
2004 231 17.0 13.6 32.5
2005 236 16.0 14.8 n/a
2006 239 14.0 17.1 27.2
2007 215 14.0 15.4 34.4
2008 192 15.0 12.8 45.3
2009 196 17.6 10.3 44.9
2010 194 15.0 12.9 46.4
2011 191 13.0 14.6 48.2
2012 182 14.2 12.8 59.3
2013 213 16.4 12.9 60.6
2014 222 17.0 13.0 57.2
2015 214 18.0 11.8 54.2
2016 203 17.0 11.9 56.7
2017 222 17.5 12.6 58.1
2018 237 18.5 12.8 58.2
2019 235 18.9 12.4 63
2020 247 20.2 12.2 59.5
2021 261 23.8 10.9 50.6
2022 262 22.8 11.4 51.1
2023 263 24.3 10.8 52.1

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 Hoover Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $398 (3.2%) $11,969 (96.8%) $12,367

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoover Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 799th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 323rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 34.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)42.958.7
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bergenfield Borough School District)64.957.1
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hoover Elementary School)57.161.2
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bergenfield Borough School District)69.157
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)53.775
 21.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bergenfield Borough School District)69.575.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hoover Elementary School)52.364.3
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bergenfield Borough School District)70.163.2
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hoover Elementary School)5065.8
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bergenfield Borough School District)74.774.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hoover Elementary School)44.748.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bergenfield Borough School District)62.955.2
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students235263
 11.9%
African American2127
 28.6%
American Indian01
Asian5753
 7%
Hispanic141167
 18.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White89
 12.5%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%52.1%
 10.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Hoover Elementary School.

Hoover Elementary School ranks 323rd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hoover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roy W. Brown Middle School
High : Bergenfield High School

Students at Hoover Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 10% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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