Hoover (Herbert) Middle vs West Portal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 464 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
West Portal Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
| Measure | Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco, California | West Portal Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 1,334 | #960 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6675 of 15,369 | #13050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 963 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 54.4).
- •West Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •West Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •West Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 63.2%).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.5).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 588.
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 Hoover (Herbert) Middle better than West Portal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Portal Elementary ranks higher (67.6 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 Hoover (Herbert) Middle and West Portal Elementary?
About 464 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle: 963. West Portal Elementary: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover (Herbert) Middle and West Portal Elementary rank in California?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle is 362nd of 1,334 and West Portal Elementary is 960th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).