Herbert Hoover Middle vs Merritt Trace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 328 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
Merritt Trace Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
829 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose, California | Merritt Trace Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 1,334 | #2877 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11942 of 15,369 | #35046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 910 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Trace Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 29.9).
- •Merritt Trace Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Merritt Trace Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Merritt Trace Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 63%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.4).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 829.
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 Herbert Hoover Middle better than Merritt Trace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt Trace Elementary ranks higher (35.4 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 Herbert Hoover Middle and Merritt Trace Elementary?
About 328 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Middle: 910. Merritt Trace Elementary: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Middle and Merritt Trace Elementary rank in California?
Herbert Hoover Middle is 725th of 1,334 and Merritt Trace Elementary is 2877th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).