Aptos Middle vs Hoover (Herbert) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptos Middle
San Francisco ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
911 students
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
963 students
| Measure | Aptos Middle San Francisco, California | Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 1,334 | #362 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7181 of 15,369 | #6675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 911 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขHoover (Herbert) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 52.0).
- โขHoover (Herbert) Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- โขHoover (Herbert) Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- โขAptos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 63.2%).
- โขAptos Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.5).
- โขHoover (Herbert) Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 911.
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 Aptos Middle better than Hoover (Herbert) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover (Herbert) Middle ranks higher (54.4 vs 52.0 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 Aptos Middle and Hoover (Herbert) Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptos Middle: 911. Hoover (Herbert) Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptos Middle and Hoover (Herbert) Middle rank in California?
Aptos Middle is 389th of 1,334 and Hoover (Herbert) Middle is 362nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).