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Hoover Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 800 students
“Excellent fine arts program and quality staff.”
 

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Posted April 29, 2010
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this school is one of the worst schools in waterloo ia it is very dirty and unsafe there is and has always been a problem with drugs and fighting the kids are dressed as if they are going to a night club my son has had a ver hard time at this school he has been sexual harassed and beatin up he has come home many times with blood all over his face do not enroll your kids at this school
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Posted October 3, 2009
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Hoover is a wonderful school They have made my son very welcome at this school beeing a new kid to the area My son recieved student of the month from them also they brought the whole blue team 6th grade class to see his performance as they are big into the arts They are a wonderful suporting school and I am proud to have my son attend this school
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Posted November 20, 2007
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I've been going to this school for almost three years, now. It's a decent school, with pretty good teachers. I agree with the other comments, the school should be organized better, and some of the students are a little... unpleasant. Overall it's really awesome.
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Posted September 18, 2007
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I think Hoover is an all around great school. The music department is awesome because the teachers know their stuff and they make it fun everyday. Most of the core teachers are good, but some have problems with yelling. Mr.Blau, the new principal has made it a happier school and you can see that on the faces of the other principals.The echoes program contributes a lot.The sports in this school are awesome.I have been involved with volleyball for my 7th and 8th grade and it keeps getting better.I think this school has a lot to offer.
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Posted September 30, 2006
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Music is always happening. The sports program here is pretty good. They always need money for it though, as I'm sure many schools do. Parents are involved, but you never see them with their 'involvment' but they help with fundraisers and what not. The core classes are of extremely high quality, but the afterschool echoes program could use some work. It just needs to be better organised. But I love this school. It's great everyday.
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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 72% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
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 79% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
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 75% in 2012.

244 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
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 Students67%
Female69%
Male62%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learners46%

Reading

All Students61%
Female65%
Male54%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners25%
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 Students74%
Female68%
Male78%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial72%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners53%

Reading

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracial67%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learners43%
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 Students61%
Female60%
Male58%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracial50%
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners19%

Reading

All Students63%
Female64%
Male60%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracial30%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners9%
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 77% 85%
Black 12% 6%
Hispanic 7% 7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
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 37%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Industrial shop
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Robotics club

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Jazz band
  • Orchestra
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr. Dan Cox
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (319) 433-2843

Programs

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Foreign languages taught
  • None

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Industrial shop
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Jazz band
  • Orchestra

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Robotics club
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
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