Hercules Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hercules, California 94547 · West Contra Costa Unified
#517 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#9120 of 15,369 nationally
About Hercules Middle
Hercules Middle is a public middle located in Hercules, in the West Contra Costa Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 596 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 517th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 596.
There are 5 schools in Hercules; Hercules Middle ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hercules Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hercules Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hercules High
Hercules · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students · 0 m away
Lupine Hills Elementary
Hercules · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 959 m away
Hanna Ranch Elementary
Hercules · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 1.6 km away
Ohlone Elementary
Hercules · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students · 2.1 km away
Ellerhorst Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students · 2.7 km away
Pinole Valley High
Pinole · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students · 3.2 km away
Collins Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
311 students · 3.3 km away
Stewart Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–8
379 students · 3.6 km away
Rodeo Hills Elementary
Rodeo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students · 3.9 km away
Valley View Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
220 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
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597 students
Sierra Madre Middle
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597 students
Los Alisos Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
595 students
Arcade Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
Edgewood Middle
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597 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hercules Middle a good school?
Hercules Middle has a Success Index (US) of 43.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #517 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hercules Middle rank in California?
Hercules Middle ranks #517 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #9120 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hercules Middle?
Hercules Middle had 596 students in 2025.
Is Hercules Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Hercules Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hercules Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hercules Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.