Buchser Middle vs Herbert Hoover Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchser Middle
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
Herbert Hoover Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
| Measure | Buchser Middle Santa Clara, California | Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,334 | #725 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6577 of 15,369 | #11942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 711 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Santa Clara | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchser Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 29.9).
- •Buchser Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 63%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.6).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 711.
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 Buchser Middle better than Herbert Hoover Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buchser Middle ranks higher (54.9 vs 29.9 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 Buchser Middle and Herbert Hoover Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchser Middle: 711. Herbert Hoover Middle: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchser Middle and Herbert Hoover Middle rank in California?
Buchser Middle is 357th of 1,334 and Herbert Hoover Middle is 725th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).