- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterloo, IA
Hoover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193048001723
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Waterloo, IA.
School address
District: Waterloo Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193048001723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Hoover Middle School shrank from 883 students in 2022-23 to 831 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 193048001723 · Waterloo, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 15.1:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,696 students)
Hoover Middle School shrank from 883 students in 2022-23 to 831 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hoover Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,696 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,016 students
- This school
Hoover Middle School
848 students
- Kittrell Eleme 576
Kittrell Elementary School
576 students
- Expo Alternati 561
Expo Alternative Learning Center
561 students
- Lowell Element 538
Lowell Elementary School
538 students
What this shows Hoover Middle School reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Middle School compares
Hoover Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$14,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Hoover Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waterloo Comm School District reports $14,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kittrell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Expo Alternative Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Waterloo
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover Middle School
How many students attend Hoover Middle School?
Hoover Middle School has 848 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterloo, IA. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover Middle School?
43.9% of students at Hoover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Middle School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Waterloo, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Middle School?
Hoover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 School rank among middle schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Waterloo, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waterloo on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterloo Comm School District?
Besides Hoover Middle School, Waterloo Comm School District also operates West High School (1,696 students), East High School (1,016 students), and Kittrell Elementary School (576 students). See the Waterloo Comm School District district page for the complete list.