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Herbert Hoover Middle School

174 JACKSON AVENUE, EDISON, NJ, 08837

About Herbert Hoover Middle School

Herbert Hoover Middle School is a public middle school in Edison, New Jersey, which is in a big suburban area. There are about 1,031 students at the school, and it serves grades 6 through 8. There are about 81 full-time equivalent teachers who help with lessons. This means that there is one teacher for every 13 students, which is the same as the district average. There are also three full-time counselors at the school who help students grow academically and socially and emotionally. The Edison Township curriculum is what Herbert Hoover Middle School uses for its academic program. It focuses on core subjects like math, English, science, and social studies, as well as electives and other activities that help students learn more. According to U.S. News & World Report, 34% of students are good at math or better, and 56% are good at English Language Arts or better, which means they read better. There are many different types of students. 53% are men and 47% are women. About 39% of the students come from families that are not doing well financially.

Herbert Hoover Middle School Contact Information

Address

174 JACKSON AVENUE, EDISON, NJ, 08837

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Phone

(732) 452-2940

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 56% in Reading.
81
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1031
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 133 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
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 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 17.36%
Asian 43.26%
Hispanic 23.67%
Black 12.51%
Two+ Races 2.42%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
17.36%
Asian
43.26%
Hispanic
23.67%
Black
12.51%
Two+ Races
2.42%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1031
46.85%
483 Female
53.15%
548 Male

Student Population

1031 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

343 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Herbert Hoover Middle School is full of excitement! The school recently held a successful "Night in Gotham" Heroes vs. Villains Spring Dance, which showed off the students' creativity and school spirit. The 8th-grade graduation sign store is also open, so students can get personalized signs to celebrate this big day. The school is also getting ready for summer programs and events like Back to School Night.

FAQ

Q1. What does Herbert Hoover Middle School do to make learning fun?"

Ans. Students can be creative, think critically, and learn about a lot of different subjects through hands-on projects, group lessons, and activities that are based on questions.

Q2. What kinds of classes do you have that are creative?

Ans. Programs in music, theater, the visual arts, and creative writing help students find their talents and get better at being creative.

Q3. What do you do to keep your students healthy?

Ans. Students can handle stress and stay emotionally strong all year long with the help of counseling services, wellness workshops, and activities that help them be mindful.

Q4. How likely are students to become leaders?

Ans. Student councils, mentorship programs, and group projects are all ways for students to learn how to be responsible, work with others, and be sure of themselves.

Q5. How does the school get the community and families involved?

Ans. Family workshops, volunteer programs, and school events all help people get involved and make important connections between students, parents, and local groups.

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

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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