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Herbert Hoover Middle School

249 THORNCLIFF RD BUFFALO NY 14223

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 9 of 88 in New York

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About Herbert Hoover Middle School

Herbert Hoover Middle School, located at 249 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo, NY, is a distinguished public school serving grades 5–7 in a large suburban area. The school enrolls 758 students with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, supported by 81 full-time certified teachers and 4 counselors. About 34% of students are proficient in math and 38% in reading. The student body is 30% minority, with 51% from low-income homes, and consists of 52% female and 48% male students.

The school ranks #894 in New York Middle Schools and #1 in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District. Herbert Hoover Middle School focuses on academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school. Explore more elementary schools.

Contact Information

Address

249 THORNCLIFF RD BUFFALO NY 14223

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Phone

(716) 874-8405

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
81
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
758
Total Students
$92196
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 9 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Herbert Hoover Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 69.9%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic 9.6%
Black 6.7%
Two+ Races 9.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
69.9%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
6.7%
Two+ Races
9.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 758
51.8%
393 Female
48.2%
365 Male

Student Population

758 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

1- Does Herbert Hoover Middle School have fun games for kids?

Ans-Yes, it has both indoor and outdoor games so kids can stay active and have fun.

2- How does Herbert Hoover Middle School help kids learn to get along with each other?

Ans-The school plans teamwork and group activities that help kids develop social skills.

3- Can kids play games after school at Herbert Hoover Middle School?

Ans-Yes, the school has after-school games and sports that kids can play.

4-Does Herbert Hoover Middle School have group games for kids?

Ans-Yes, the school puts together group games to help kids learn to work and play together.

5-How does Herbert Hoover Middle School teach kids using games?

Ans-The school uses games to make learning more enjoyable and to help kids get better at different things.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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