- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Hoover Middle School grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 263354006904 · Taylor, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 15.1:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor High School (1,371 students)
Hoover Middle School grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hoover Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
1,371 students
- Robert J West
Robert J West Middle School
641 students
- This school 515
Hoover Middle School
515 students
- Clarence Randa 492
Clarence Randall Elem School
492 students
- Kinyon Element 375
Kinyon Elementary School
375 students
- Bernice Mcdowe 341
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School
341 students
What this shows Hoover Middle School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Middle School compares
Hoover Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Taylor School District reports $18,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~515 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 37.
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, 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 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.
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.