D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Hoover Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1260 Superior Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.68 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
528
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%22/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.68 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 16th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −44 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−9 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency6% (−16 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1260 Superior Ave
City Calumet City
ZIP Code 60409
District 1719680
NCES School ID 171968002242
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60409

Understanding the community around Hoover Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,727
Per Capita Income $28,423
Poverty Rate 17.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%
High School or Higher 88.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,600
Median Rent $1,083
Owner-Occupied 59.1%
Renter-Occupied 40.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hoover Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 70.3%
Hispanic/Latino 26.9%
Two or More Races 2.3%
White 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 528
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hoover Elem School?
Hoover Elem School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hoover Elem School?
Hoover Elem School has 528 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Hoover Elem School serve?
Hoover Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hoover Elem School receive per student?
Hoover Elem School receives $19,585 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hoover Elem School in 60409 ▼
Avg Home Value
$156,920
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,577
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
40.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026