Ada Givens Elementary vs Herbert Hoover Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada Givens Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
579 students
Herbert Hoover Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
| Measure | Ada Givens Elementary Merced, California | Herbert Hoover Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3541 of 5,693 | #994 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40127 of 50,301 | #13938 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 579 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 30.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ada Givens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 19.0).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 87.3%).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 30.0).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 629 students compared with 579.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ada Givens Elementary better than Herbert Hoover Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ada Givens Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 19.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ada Givens Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada Givens Elementary: 579. Herbert Hoover Middle: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada Givens Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle rank in California?
Ada Givens Elementary is 3541st of 5,693 and Herbert Hoover Middle is 994th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).