B+
Above Average
84/100

Herbert Clark Hoover

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 37 Glendower Road, Melrose, MA 02176
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
2.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 82nd percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.15 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 66th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
283
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%82/1002.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%66/100Students gain 1.15 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 65th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+14 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+23 pts vs. state avg 49%)
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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%77%reading +10 pts, math +19 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 37 Glendower Road
City Melrose
ZIP Code 02176
District 2507620
NCES School ID 250762001190
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02176

Understanding the community around Herbert Clark Hoover helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $126,305
Per Capita Income $60,957
Poverty Rate 1.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 59.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $732,300
Median Rent $1,837
Owner-Occupied 65.8%
Renter-Occupied 34.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Herbert Clark Hoover.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.9%
Hispanic/Latino 8.1%
Asian 7.8%
Black 6.4%
Two or More Races 3.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 283
Teachers (FTE) 23.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Herbert Clark Hoover?
Herbert Clark Hoover has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Herbert Clark Hoover?
Herbert Clark Hoover has 283 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Herbert Clark Hoover serve?
Herbert Clark Hoover serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Herbert Clark Hoover receive per student?
Herbert Clark Hoover receives $19,985 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Herbert Clark Hoover in 02176 ▼
Avg Home Value
$931,069
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,969
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
34.2%

Other Schools in 02176

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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