- Hoover Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Central Middle School (118 vs. 36).
- Hoover Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Central Middle School (284:1 vs. 240:1).
- Central Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Hoover Middle School (118 vs. 84).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Hoover Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Middle School (296 vs. 277).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Hoover Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Central Middle School (118 vs. 36).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Hoover Middle School (118 vs. 84).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Hoover Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Central Middle School (284:1 vs. 240:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Hoover Middle School
$14,489.53
Central Middle School
$14,489.53
Local revenue share
Hoover Middle School
22.7%
Central Middle School
22.7%
State revenue share
Hoover Middle School
57.8%
Central Middle School
57.8%
Federal revenue share
Hoover Middle School
19.4%
Central Middle School
19.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hoover Middle School
46.9%
Central Middle School
46.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Black Hawk County
$64,581
Black Hawk County
$64,581
Poverty rate
Black Hawk County
14.7%
Black Hawk County
14.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Black Hawk County
30.1%
Black Hawk County
30.1%
Unemployment rate
Black Hawk County
3.6%
Black Hawk County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.