Herbert Hoover Middle School

I'm kind of sad to know that I'm leaving this school in maybe 8 months. Hoover's stuck with me for the past three years, and although the quality is not all great, I have been so proud to be a hawk. Go Hoover Hawks!!

IMy child just graduated 8th grade. If your child is not interested in the music program, there is no particular reason to send them to Hoover. My experience is administration hides behind teacher union rules to avoid any extra work and the (non music) teachers are mostly average to awful. There are a few gems but when your child has core teachers consisting of 1 gem and 3 clunkers, the average isn't pretty. The administration does care about safety, but, not about academics for non honors students.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been at this school 2 years and it just keeps getting better. The principal is working with the staff to make an inner city school become a better place for all kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Because it has helped my two children grow into two mature caring young ladies that enjoy learning.
--Submitted by a parent

The counseling staff at Hoover has exceeded my expectations for over the past 3 years. Joanna Wardell, is an amazing leader and advocate for our kids. She has always made herself available for my daughter. She is well organized and likes her job. The counseling staff should be rewarded because they do an outstanding job, I consider them the backbone of the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Great community builder school. Great teachers & counsulers.
--Submitted by a parent

i love this school although there are sometimes fights and the lunch isn't that good but everything else is absolutely amazing. P.S. I'm a 6th grader attending class of 2010~2012
--Submitted by a student

I attend and am currently an eight grade student at Hoover, and I must say, the school is excellent. Many of the teachers at the school get along with the students just swimmingly and the G.A.T.E program helps above-average students get ahead and beyond of their fellow classmates. I can see, however, why some parents would be somewhat disapproving of the school: some teachers lack the need to communicate with their student's parents. I can assure you, from a student's point of view, most teachers love to talk to parents. If your child does have a teacher who doesn't enjoy communicating with you- don't let one quiet teacher ruin your and your child's experience; many are very easy to talk to. I believe the school is a wonderful environment to ready your child for high school, and I full-heartedly recommend the school. :)
--Submitted by a student

Wow the teachers go above and beyond, we are new to San Francisco, and I have never met such wonderful 7th grade teachers, they call me on the phone with any concerns about my childs grades..thank you all schools should interact like this..
--Submitted by a parent

I attend Herbert Hoover Middle School and I love it. I don't understand why so many parents disapprove of this amazing school...The music program is the best in the district, according to the staff. And because I play in band, I am offended to learn that parents do not like this music program. Teachers here are great with students, and some offer at lunch tutoring and some after-school as well. The classes are awesome and I admit not everyone gets along, but I love this school, and I really don't want to leave.
--Submitted by a student