Herbert Hoover Middle School

I went to this school for only 6th grade. about 7 years ago. I used to always complain about the schooling system in San Jose, I disliked that we had to swim even on rainy days or else we'd get ocs. on campus suspension. I moved to Pittsburg, Ca. Everything is way worse. Low budget so there is no dancing, cooking, foreign language, computer skills, no swimming pool, no sports! not really any electives. 8th grade a lot of kids still had difficulty with multiplying. students were barely learning things i had learned in 4th grade! so now i appreciate schools in San Jose. Teachers would challenge us more. Now all my old friends from hoover are at ucsd, uc berkeley, ucla, meanwhile all my friends in pittsburg are at community college and if theyre lucky some not known state college that accepts almost anybody with atleast a 2.0. That is the lucky ones. most are pregnant with 2 kids already, they or their spouse have been to jail already, no hopes of going back to school or ever getting a job.

My kids love it!!! They get to take Drama and Music classes and they get to go on weekend activities that are really fun. They've made lots of friends and the teachers are fantastic! They have really learned to excel and stay organized also. The dances are super fun too!
--Submitted by a parent

Reviewing sites listing API scores, I see that Hoover has the lowest API scores of any middle school in San Jose. For parents who have children there, I'm wondering: What's good? And what's not? For students who excel at math, science, and reading and writing, are they going to be bored and unchallenged? My experience with the gifted and talented program in SJUSD is that it's all for show.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has really made my daughter stand out and discover her talents. She didn't like to be in the spotlight before attending here; but because of the performing arts program, she has really improved her confidence and poise. She has made a lot of friends also. Thanks to the great staff and administration!
--Submitted by a parent

this school has improved a lot much more. i can see it's trying to challenge more students to become successful in life.

this school is horrible the rules are unfair and the teachers chose favorites all to much and pick on students who dont understand the material.
--Submitted by a parent

Hoover faces a lot of challenges (high proportion of low-income families, many English Language learners, really high staff turnover in recent memory), but it is on a serious upward track that's exciting. A new principal this year and a renewed commitment from all staff to bring Hoover's test scores out of the dumps are bringing a much-needed positive spirit to campus (along with research-driven, powerful instructional methods), buoyed up by more activities and field trips than Hoover students have seen in a few years. This is a great place to get involved and make a true difference in students' lives while having a lot of fun with excellent parent volunteers and fantastic, dedicated staff members.
--Submitted by a teacher

i went there some years ago im sure there have some changes since but i loved that school very much the dress code and the rules and just everything the teachers where great my fav where ms. shapero and mr. higbe my drama teacher and math teacher i had to much fun there my 2 years i wnt there and mesa i tell you the oppertunaties are great
--Submitted by a parent

Public school is no good, outdated and falling apart. Kid bring their rough home life to school and San Jose. Think overcrowded and mediocre.
--Submitted by a parent

I gratuated last year and it was the best year i had so much fun with all of the great teachers and a great principal too. I reccomend this school because you can feel safe because there is a great staff department.
--Submitted by a student