01
Overview
| School type | Neighborhood |
| Community School | Yes |
| Address | 701 Charter Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 |
| Phone | (650) 482-2408 |
| School website | hoover.rcsdk8.net |
| GreatSchools | 5/10 ↗ |
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Academic Performance
Student Growth
English growth
59.6%
2025-26 mid-year · District-wide: 60.7%
Math growth
49.3%
2025-26 mid-year · District-wide: 56.4%
CA State Testing (2023-24)
English Proficiency
District avg: 42%
Math Proficiency
District avg: 35%
Growth measures how much students are learning each year, regardless of their starting point. A school with low proficiency but high growth is accelerating learning. Proficiency measures how many students are at or above grade level right now.
Growth = % of students meeting their annual i-Ready Expected Growth target on the mid-year diagnostic. i-Ready is the district’s local K–8 literacy and math assessment; the LCAP goal is to raise this by 4 percentage points each year. Proficiency = % meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on the CAASPP (the California state test, given in spring of grades 3–8).
Sources: 2024-25 SARCs, 2025-26 SPSAs, 2025-26 LCAP, each school’s 2025-26 Board of Trustees data presentation. Proficiency from 2023-24 CAASPP. Growth from each school’s 2025-26 mid-year i-Ready diagnostic as reported to the Board.
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Student Demographics
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
Mostly students who qualify for free or low-cost school lunch
English Learners
Students still learning English
Suspension Rate
District avg: 2.2%
Students with IEPs
District avg: 17.6%
Chronic Absenteeism by Subgroup
| Subgroup | Rate | Absent | Enrolled |
|---|
| All Students | 21.7% | 157 | 722 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 21.8% | 150 | 688 |
| White | 8.3% | 1 | 12 |
| English Learners | 23.9% | 116 | 485 |
| Students with Disabilities | 34.2% | 50 | 146 |
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 21.8% | 154 | 705 |
| Homeless | 26.1% | 52 | 199 |
Chronic absenteeism rate by student subgroup. A student is chronically absent if they miss 10% or more of school days — about 18 days a year. Groups too small to report (fewer than 10 students) are not shown, to protect privacy. Source: California Dept. of Education, 2024-25.
English Learners: A Closer Look
In 2024-25, 450 of this school's 675 students (67%) were English Learners — students who are still learning English. Another 112 used to be English Learners and are now fluent: they passed the state's English test and were "reclassified" (RFEP).
Learning English
450
67% of the school
Long-Term (LTEL)
43
6+ years as an English Learner
At Risk of LTEL
87
4-5 years as an English Learner
Now Fluent (RFEP)
112
Tested out of English Learner status
A "long-term English Learner" (LTEL) is a student who has been learning English for 6 or more years without yet reaching fluency; students at 4-5 years are counted as "at risk" of becoming long-term. Schools watch these numbers because the goal is for students to reach fluency well before the 6-year mark.
Source: California Dept. of Education English Learner data (ELAS/LTEL), 2024-25 school year.
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Funding
Total Per Pupil
District: $19,530
Est. School Cost
Restricted: $8,790 · Unrestricted: $10,740
Avg Teacher Salary
District: $95,778
Per-pupil expenditure data from the 2022-23 SARC. Restricted funds include Title I, special ed, and EL programs. Unrestricted funds are general operating. PTO/PTA revenue from IRS Form 990 filings.
Site Supplemental (SPSA) 2025-26
SPSA Source Breakdown
Title I: $128K
District: $307K
Measure U: $183K
Prop 28: $116K
| Source |
Amount |
% of Total |
| Title I |
$128K |
17% |
| District |
$307K |
42% |
| Measure U |
$183K |
25% |
| Prop 28 |
$116K |
16% |
| Total |
$734K |
100% |
This school receives Title I federal funding.
SPSA budgets represent supplemental site-level spending (enrichment, counseling, PD, materials). Base operating costs (teacher salaries, admin, facilities) come from the general fund and vary by school.
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Who Teaches Here
Hoover Community School has 33 teachers for 675 students — about 21 students per teacher. On average, its teachers have been teaching for 10.3 years, and 16 of the 33 are in their first or second year.
Students per Teacher
20.5:1
District avg: 21:1
Avg Years Teaching
10.3
8.5 years in RCSD
New Teachers
16 / 33
In their 1st or 2nd year of teaching
Students per Counselor
675:1
Counselors, psychologists, social workers & nurses
Source: California Dept. of Education staffing data, 2024-25 school year.
Credentials
Fully Credentialed
District avg: 75%
"Misassigned" means a teacher was placed in a class they are not credentialed for — most often classes with students learning English (EL). District target: 100% by 2027.
Teacher demographics highlights
| Hispanic staff | 37.5% |
| Staff under 35 | 47.5% |
Youngest staff in the district (47.5% under 35). Lowest share of fully credentialed teachers (52%), yet #2 in student growth for both reading and math. 10% of students are experiencing homelessness. Zero teacher resignations in 2024-25.
Teacher Race & Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Teachers | % | Share |
|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 13 | 39.4% | |
| White | 15 | 45.5% | |
| Asian | 4 | 12.1% | |
| Not reported | 1 | 3.0% | |
| Total | 33 | 100% | |
Counts classroom teachers only. Source: California Dept. of Education staff data, 2024-25 school year.
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Documents & Resources
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
A yearly report card the state requires from every school: test scores, class sizes, teacher credentials, and campus conditions in one PDF.
Download SARC (PDF) ↗
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
The school’s yearly plan for how it spends its extra (“supplemental”) money — tutoring, counselors, materials, and more.
Download SPSA (PDF) ↗
Bell Schedule
| Grade |
RegularMon · Tue · Wed · Fri |
Thursday |
Super-min |
| TK |
8:15 AM – 1:50 PM |
1:05 PM |
11:25 AM |
| K |
8:15 AM – 2:00 PM |
1:05 PM |
11:25 AM |
| 1 |
8:15 AM – 2:25 PM |
1:20 PM |
11:35 AM |
| 2-3 |
8:15 AM – 2:25 PM |
1:25 PM |
11:35 AM |
| 4-5 |
8:15 AM – 2:45 PM |
1:30 PM |
11:45 AM |
| 6-8 |
8:15 AM – 2:48 PM |
1:32 PM |
11:45 AM |
School Site Council
Chair: Lilia Valdez
SPSA adopted: April 23, 2025
Principal: Lupe Guzman
Teacher: Laura Lentz, Erin Crescenti, Jake Mauldin
Staff: Community School Coordinator/Andrea Hernandez
Parent / Community: Lilia Valdez, Mayra Valencia, Flor Magallanes, Lizbeth Ponce
View SPSA ↗
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Board Meetings
Board of Trustees meetings with agenda items mentioning this school.
Approval of Hoover School Field Trip to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on June 1, 2026
Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and PowerFlex for the Purchase of 8 EV Chargers for Hoover Community School and Roy Cloud School
Annual school presentation to the Board; SPSA review
Approval of the Addendum to the Measure U Application for Hoover Community School for the 2025–2026 School Year
Approval of Purchase for New Trash Compactor for Hoover School
Approval of Additional Steel Costs Change Order #4 for Hoover Community School's Solar Phase II Project with Holt Renewables, LLC.
Approval of the Industrial Hygienist Services agreements with ProTech Consulting & Engineering for the HVAC Upgrade projects at Taft, Roosevelt, Hoover, Adelante Selby, and campuses with temporary AC units.
Approval of the Agreements for Special Inspection and Testing Services with Applied Materials and Engineering for the HVAC Upgrade projects at Taft, Roosevelt, Hoover, and Adelante Selby
Approval of the Agreements for Commissioning Services with Cypress Engineering Group for the HVAC Upgrade projects at Taft, Roosevelt, Hoover, and Adelante Selby
Approval of Siemens Building Management System for Mechanical Controls at Hoover, Taft, Roosevelt, and Adelante Selby
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA review)
Lease-leaseback construction agreement for HVAC project
School presented its 2024-25 academic year report to the board.
Board updated Measure U spending plan.
Board design services contract for HVAC upgrades.
Board release of Measure U funds for 2024-25.
Approval of the Updated Hoover SPSA
Approval of Addendum to Measure U Application for 2023-24 for Hoover Community School
Hoover and Henry Ford School Presentations for 2023-2024 School Year
Approval of Proposals for the Furnishing and Installation of Exterior Speakers with Atlas Pellizzari for Hoover Community School and Roosevelt School
Approval of Addendum to 2022-23 Measure U Application for Hoover Community School
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Report: Hoover School
Approval of Proposal for Wrought Iron Fence and Gates with Dryco for Hoover Community School
Approval of New Gym and Modernization Project Final Invoice for Hoover Community School with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)
Approval of Agreement between United Through Education, Inc., and Redwood City School District for Hoover Community School
Approval of STEAM Tables Proposal for Hoover Community School with RDI
Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League (SAL) to Provide Extra Curricular Programs for Students at Garfield, Clifford and Hoover
Approval of Off-Site Concrete and Asphalt Proposal at Hoover Community School with Dryco
Approval of Outdoor Classroom Landscaping Proposal at Hoover Community School with Scapes
Approval of Kitchen Equipment Upgrades Proposal at Hoover Community School with Beals Martin
Approval of Final Construction Management (CM) Fee Amendment for Hoover Community School with RGMK
Approval of Extension of Effective School Solutions Services at Hoover School for 2021-22
Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package A with Galeb Paving, Inc., Change Order #6
Adoption of Resolution 18, Approval of New Gym and Modernization Project Change Order #5 with Atlas Pellizzari for Hoover School
Electives Offered by PAL to Garfield, Taft and Hoover Students
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Police Activities League (PAL) to Provide After School Elective Program for Students at Garfield, Taft and Hoover
Approval of Robotic Floor Scrubber Proposal for Hoover Community School with Tennant
Approval of Construction Management (CM) Fee Amendments for Garfield, Hoover, Taft Community Schools and Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill) with RGM Kramer
Approval of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ramp and Slurry Proposal for Hoover Community School with Bay Area Paving
Approval of Parking Lot Bollard Installation Proposal for Hoover School with Casey Fogli
Approval of Debris Removal Proposal for Hoover School with Galeb Paving
Approval of New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Change Order #7G for Hoover School with Beals Martin, Inc.
Approval of Food Storage Backup Generator Construction Agreements for Hoover School with Various Trade Contractors
Approval of Phone Server Proposal for the District Office and Hoover School with AMS.net
Approval of Additional Asphalt Proposal for Hoover School with Galeb
Approval of Backup Generator Purchase Proposal for Clifford, Hoover, and Roy Cloud School with Bayside
Adoption of Resolution 22, Approval of Child Day Care (CDC) Ornamental Fencing Project Resolution and Construction Agreement for Hoover School with AAA Fence
Approval of Seat Wall Proposal with Casey Fogli for Hoover School
Approval of Architect Add Service Proposal for Hoover School with CSDA
Approval of Landscaping Proposal for Hoover School with Marina
Approval of Kindergarten Classroom Bathrooms Remodel Proposal for Hoover Community School with Beals Martin
Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form (PAF) #16-1 for Hoover Community School with Ninyo and Moore
Approval of Asphalt Replacement Project Construction Agreement for Hoover Community School with Galeb Paving
Approval of Path of Travel Upgrades Construction Agreement for Hoover School with Guerra
Adoption of Resolution 15, Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package D with Atlas Pellizzari, Inc., Change Order #3
Approval of School District Requested Additional Scope Proposal for Hoover School with Beals Martin
Approval of Picnic Tables and Umbrella Proposal for Hoover School with Park Planet
Approval of Child Day Care (CDC) Low Voltage Proposal for Hoover Schools with Atlas Pellizzari
Approval of Security Camera and Intrusion Systems Rough-In Proposal for Hoover and Roosevelt Schools with Siemens
Approval of School District Requested Additional Site Work Proposal for Hoover School with Galeb
Approval of Touchless Plumbing Fixture Replacement Construction Agreements for Garfield School, Orion Alternative (Formerly John Gill School), and Taft School with Ciari and Hoover School with Dinelli
Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G with Beals Martin, Inc., Changer Order #5
Approval of New Gymnasium Furniture Proposals for Hoover School with Virco and RDI
Approval of Backup Power Design Agreement for Multi-Use Buildings (MUB) at Clifford and Roy Cloud Schools and Food Storage at Hoover School with HED
Approval of Kinder Play Structure Construction Agreement for Hoover School with Park Planet
Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G Beals Martin, Inc. Change Order #4
Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package O.C. McDonald, Inc. Change Order #1
Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposals for Adelante Selby, Hoover, and Taft Schools with Cal Inc.
Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Henry Ford and Hoover)
Approval of Additional Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal (SCO) for Adelante Selby, Hoover Community School, and Taft Community School with Cal Inc.
Approval of Architect Additional Service Proposals for Hoover School with CSDA
Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package C Casey-Fogli Concrete Contractors, Inc. Change Order #1
Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package A Galeb Paving, Inc. Change Order #2
Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package B MK Pipelines, Inc. Change Order #1
Approval of Kitchen HVAC Upgrades Proposal for Hoover School with CP Mechanical
Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package D Atlas Pellizzari, Inc. Change Order #2
Approval of Kindergarten Play Structure Proposal for Hoover School with Park Planet
Approval of New Network Operation Center (NOC) Firewall Licensing Proposal for Hoover School with AMS.net
Approval of Storage Cabinet Purchase Proposal for Hoover School with Schoolsin
Approval of New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G, Change Order #3 at Hoover Community School with Beals Martin, Inc.
Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal at Adelante Selby School, Hoover School, and Taft School with Cal, Inc.
Approval of Project Inspector Amendment #6 at Hoover Community School with Inspectacon
Approval of Kitchen HVAC Upgrade Proposal with CP Mechanical for Hoover School
Approval of Moving Services with Chipman for Henry Ford School, Hoover School, and Roosevelt School
Approval of New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package D Change Order #1 with Atlas Pellizzari for Hoover Community School
Approval of Agreement for Abatement Construction with ATI at Hoover School
Approval of New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G Change Order #2 with Beals Martin, Inc. for Hoover Community School
Approval of Utility Fees with the City of Redwood City for Hoover School
