- Enrollment
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, CA
Hoover Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062250002724
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 20
- public schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Middle ranks #4 of 20 public schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250002724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Hoover Middle held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 062250002724 · Lakewood, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 21:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Polytechnic High (3,890 students)
Hoover Middle held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hoover Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
3,890 students
- Millikan High
Millikan High
3,408 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
3,349 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
2,305 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
2,272 students
- This school 505
Hoover Middle
505 students
What this shows Hoover Middle reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Middle compares
Hoover Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
African American 25.3%
Asian 11.5%
White 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Hoover Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach Unified reports $18,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millikan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,408
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,349
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover Middle
How many students attend Hoover Middle?
Hoover Middle has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Middle is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover Middle?
60.4% of students at Hoover Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Middle?
Hoover Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hoover Middle rank among public schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Middle ranks #4 of 20 public schools in Lakewood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach Unified?
Besides Hoover Middle, Long Beach Unified also operates Polytechnic High (3,890 students), Millikan High (3,408 students), and Wilson High (3,349 students). See the Long Beach Unified district page for the complete list.