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Herbert Hoover Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 373 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 26, 2013

A frustratingly bad school. It all depends on the teacher your child gets, some are great, some terrible. My child had one great teacher, and two terrible ones. The school has had 5 principals in the past 6 years, and another one is due in the Fall. The food fights at lunch are disheartening, and my child refuses to eat at school anymore. We are in the process of transferring our child out. Even that is very difficult.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 31, 2012

I don't think the previous poster understands what a SINA designation means. In a marvelous school district like Iowa City, the NCLB act is a farce. If your schools are performing at high levels and your kids are getting great scores, there is not much room for improvement. Therefore, they show no improvement and get labelled. Hoover is a wonderful school. I was very worried about overcrowding but somehow they have done a wonderful job under adverse conditions. My child, who had some struggles, has had 3 teachers there, one was good, the other two were amazing! I honestly have cried thinking how different things would be if he had had a different Kindergarten teacher. And the after school program is great. In general, the staff and kids love each other. I am completely satisfied with the supervision they get. Their staffing exceeds that necessary by law. (They also have the best food for a before and after school program.) *The principal position is vacant at the moment and the inerim principal starts next week so I didn't rate that part.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2012

This is a now a school in need of assistance. It was the school everyone wanted to transfer to from other schools that were labeled schools in need of assistance. Classes are overcrowded and understaffed. Difficult to schedule time to meet with the principal or teachers. Resources are spread thin and has changed to a curriculum is a one size fits all with little flexibility to meed kids individual needs. The before and after school program is more a babysitting service with little actual supervision and little involvement from the staff. Staff regularly allow students to roam halls and other areas without supervision.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

The staff here keep the kids wanting to be involved. From reading and math, to pacers(early a.m. track walking) and sports, involvement in the community and of course sports. Friendships are bonded, new friends welcomed.


Posted June 2, 2009

Teachers spend their entire careers at this school. When the teachers love the school that much, the students benefit. All the staff know and care about all the students and their family. Can't beat it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2005

i think hoover school is the best school i iowa city, they have the best teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2003

Hoover Elementary is simply outstanding. Iowa City has very high educational standards, and Hoover still compares quite favorably. We are the parents of 3 students, all ethnic minorities, and the acceptance they have received at Hoover has been amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female74%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female77%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female90%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female92%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female84%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female74%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female74%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 85%
Black 9% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 2%
Hispanic 5% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2200 East Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: (319) 688-1110

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