Don Stowell Elementary vs Herbert Hoover Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Stowell Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
Herbert Hoover Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
| Measure | Don Stowell Elementary Merced, California | Herbert Hoover Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5544 of 5,693 | #994 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49705 of 50,301 | #13938 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 501 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 30.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 9.0).
- •Don Stowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 96%).
- •Don Stowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 30.0).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 629 students compared with 501.
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 Don Stowell Elementary better than Herbert Hoover Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Middle ranks higher (19.0 vs 9.0 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 Don Stowell Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Stowell Elementary: 501. Herbert Hoover Middle: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Stowell Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle rank in California?
Don Stowell Elementary is 5544th of 5,693 and Herbert Hoover Middle is 994th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).