- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edison, NJ
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Hoover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340450003330
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Hoover Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Hoover Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Herbert Hoover Middle School grew from 961 students in 2022-23 to 1,031 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 76.7 → 81.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 340450003330 · Edison, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,060 enr · 13.9:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students)
Herbert Hoover Middle School grew from 961 students in 2022-23 to 1,031 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 76.7 → 81.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Herbert Hoover Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John P. Steven
John P. Stevens High School
2,687 students
- Edison High Sc
Edison High School
2,393 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,206 students
- This school 1,060
Herbert Hoover Middle School
1,060 students
- Thomas Jeffers 954
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
954 students
- Lincoln Elemen 946
Lincoln Elementary School
946 students
What this shows Herbert Hoover Middle School reports 1,060 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Hoover Middle School compares
Herbert Hoover Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 24% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,060
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
White 14.9%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Herbert Hoover Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Edison Township School District reports $19,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert Hoover Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Hoover Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,060 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Hoover Middle School
How many students attend Herbert Hoover Middle School?
Herbert Hoover Middle School has 1,060 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 961 (2022-23) → 1,031 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Hoover Middle School?
22.4% of students at Herbert Hoover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Hoover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Hoover Middle School is Asian at 43.3% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Hoover Middle School?
Herbert Hoover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbert Hoover Middle School rank among middle schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Edison on the city page.
What other schools are in Edison Township School District?
Besides Herbert Hoover Middle School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.