Enrollment
515
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taylor, MI
Hoover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263354006904
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354006904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoover Middle School
Hoover Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling 515 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 515 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #323, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Taylor School District spends $16,413 per pupil, 22% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 229 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 515 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students) and Robert J West Middle School (641 students) alongside Hoover Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hoover Middle School compares
Hoover Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
89.1%
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
$16,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Hoover Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor School District, which includes Hoover Middle School.
$16,413
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 50.0%
Federal 23.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hoover Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert J West Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Randall Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice Mcdowell Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hoover Middle School
How many students attend Hoover Middle School?
Hoover Middle School has 515 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taylor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower 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 School?
77.3% of students at Hoover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Middle School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Middle School?
Hoover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hoover Middle School rank among public schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Taylor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Taylor on the city page.
Is Hoover Middle School a good school?
Hoover Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Taylor School District?
Besides Hoover Middle School, Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students), Robert J West Middle School (641 students), and Clarence Randall Elem School (492 students). See the Taylor School District district page for the complete list.
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