Herbert Hoover Middle vs Samuel Jackman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 133 km 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
Samuel Jackman Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
909 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose, California | Samuel Jackman Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 1,334 | #1079 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11942 of 15,369 | #14378 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 910 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| city | San Jose | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 16.4).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 86.7%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.1).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 909.
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 Samuel Jackman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Middle ranks higher (29.9 vs 16.4 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 Herbert Hoover Middle and Samuel Jackman Middle?
About 133 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Middle: 910. Samuel Jackman Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Middle and Samuel Jackman Middle rank in California?
Herbert Hoover Middle is 725th of 1,334 and Samuel Jackman Middle is 1079th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).