Holmes Elementary vs Hoover Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Hoover Middle
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary Lakewood, California | Hoover Middle Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2041 of 5,693 | #560 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #26893 of 50,301 | #9788 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 40.1).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Hoover Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 71.2%).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.0).
- •Hoover Middle is the larger school with 505 students compared with 378.
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 Holmes Elementary better than Hoover Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary ranks higher (47.4 vs 40.1 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 Holmes Elementary and Hoover Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary: 378. Hoover Middle: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary and Hoover Middle rank in California?
Holmes Elementary is 2041st of 5,693 and Hoover Middle is 560th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).