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Hoover (Herbert) Middle

2290 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94116

Hoover (Herbert) Middle

2290 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94116

About Hoover (Herbert) Middle

Herbert Hoover Middle School, located at 2290 14th Avenue in the Parkside–Sunset area of San Francisco, CA 94116, serves students in grades 6–8. Enrollment is about 948 students with a student–teacher ratio near 24:1. The gender balance is close to 53% male and 47% female. According to the most recent statewide assessment data, approximately 49% of students are proficient in math, and around 57% are proficient in reading, as reported by official accountability sources. The campus is a long-established public middle school in the San Francisco Unified School District, offering a full spectrum of core subjects and electives typical of its grade span. Assigned students attend from contiguous attendance zones across southwestern San Francisco, creating a predictable path from nearby elementary schools into this middle campus before they move on to local high school options. Housing near the greater Parkside and Inner Sunset neighborhoods is commonly listed at around $1.25 million, a figure that families often consider when balancing long-term residence with proximity to schools and city amenities. The school is included among the top middle schools in California that combine solid academic indicators and established district placement within a dense urban context.

Hoover (Herbert) Middle Contact Information

Address

2290 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94116

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Phone

(415) 759-2783

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Website

sfusd.edu

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 57% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
948
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1558 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hoover (Herbert) Middle

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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:15 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 7.07%
Asian 52.74%
Hispanic 29.01%
Black 2%
Two+ Races 8.86%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
7.07%
Asian
52.74%
Hispanic
29.01%
Black
2%
Two+ Races
8.86%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 948
46.52%
441 Female
53.48%
507 Male

Student Population

948 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

464 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hoover (Herbert) Middle will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on Friday, February 13. The event is scheduled to run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the school campus. The celebration provides a school-organized opportunity for students and families to participate in a cultural community event.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching style does Herbert Hoover Middle use?

Ans. Herbert Hoover Middle uses the same basic teaching methods as other SFUSD middle schools for core subjects.

Q2. What kinds of electives or enrichment classes are offered at Herbert Hoover Middle?

Ans. Herbert Hoover Middle School lets students choose between visual arts and physical education classes as part of their regular school day.

Q3. What facilities on campus does Herbert Hoover Middle School use?

Ans. Herbert Hoover Middle takes care of the classroom buildings and outdoor activity areas that are used during the day.

Q4. What tools do teachers at Herbert Hoover Middle use to help students learn?

Ans. Herbert Hoover Middle gives students access to district-supported learning platforms that they can use for homework and classwork.

Q5. How does Herbert Hoover Middle share updates on how things are going?

Ans. The district's messaging system and the school's information portals let people know what's going on at Herbert Hoover Middle.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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