Giannini (A.P.) Middle vs Hoover (Herbert) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giannini (A.P.) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,183 students
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Giannini (A.P.) Middle San Francisco, California | Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,334 | #362 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2870 of 15,369 | #6675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,183 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Giannini (A.P.) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 54.4).
- •Giannini (A.P.) Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Giannini (A.P.) Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Giannini (A.P.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 63.2%).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 23.7).
- •Giannini (A.P.) Middle is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 963.
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 Giannini (A.P.) Middle better than Hoover (Herbert) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Giannini (A.P.) Middle ranks higher (72.3 vs 54.4 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 Giannini (A.P.) Middle and Hoover (Herbert) Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giannini (A.P.) Middle: 1,183. Hoover (Herbert) Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giannini (A.P.) Middle and Hoover (Herbert) Middle rank in California?
Giannini (A.P.) Middle is 156th of 1,334 and Hoover (Herbert) Middle is 362nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).