Hoover City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 14,027 students in Hoover City School District. Hoover City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Hoover City School District are Greystone Elementary School, Deer Valley Elementary School and Spain Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Hoover City School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Hoover City School District |
| School District Phone Number | (205) 439-1015 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 17 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 14,027 Students | 741,625 Students |
| # of Teachers | 953 Teachers | 42,126 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Hoover City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #10 out of 138 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 10 Students | 6,931 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 952 Students | 10,768 Students |
| % Asian Students | 7% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,095 Students | 58,754 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 3,373 Students | 243,480 Students |
| % Black Students | 24% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 7,901 Students | 404,232 Students |
| % White Students | 56% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 10 Students | 838 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 686 Students | 16,622 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 63 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,045 | 54,877 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,023 | 56,316 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 968 | 55,468 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,048 | 57,386 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,068 | 58,396 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,059 | 57,777 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,069 | 55,707 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,077 | 55,595 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,086 | 55,219 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,175 | 57,297 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,070 | 55,313 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,160 | 53,914 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,116 | 52,840 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,920 is higher than the state median of $10,763. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,797 is higher than the state median of $10,762. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $195 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $166 MM | $31 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,920 | $10,763 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,797 | $10,762 |
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Hoover City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Greystone Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 78%300 Village StreetRank:10/Top 5%10
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Grades: K-5 | 510 students
- Rank: #22.Deer Valley Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 70%4990 Ross Bridge ParkwayRank:10/Top 10%10
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Grades: K-4 | 971 students
- Rank: #33.4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,626 student
- Rank: #44.Berry Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 68%4500 Jaguar DrRank:10/Top 10%10
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Grades: 6-8 | 1,179 student
- Rank: #55.Riverchase Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 70%1950 Old Montgomery HighwayRank:10/Top 10%10
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400
Grades: K-5 | 697 students
- Rank: #66.Bluff Park Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 70%569 Park AvenueRank:10/Top 10%10
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Grades: K-5 | 661 students
- Rank: #77.Ira F Simmons Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 63%1575 Patton Chapel RoadRank:10/Top 10%10
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Grades: 6-8 | 828 students
- Rank: #88.1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Grades: 9-12 | 2,891 students
- Rank: #99.Robert F Bumpus Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 62%6055 Flemming ParkwayRank:10/Top 10%10
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Grades: 7-8 | 837 students
- Rank: #1010.Brocks Gap Intermediate School Math: 67% | Reading: 64%1730 Lake Cyrus Club DriveRank:9/Top 20%10
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Grades: 5-6 | 807 students
- Rank: #1111.Shades Mountain Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%2250 Sumpter StRank:9/Top 20%10
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Grades: K-5 | 318 students
- Rank: #1212.Gwin Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 63%1580 Patton Chapel RoadRank:9/Top 20%10
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Grades: K-5 | 552 students
- Rank: #1313.South Shades Crest Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 55%3770 South Shades Crest RdRank:8/Top 30%10
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000
Grades: K-4 | 627 students
- Rank: #1414.Rocky Ridge Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 54%2876 Old Rocky Ridge RdRank:8/Top 30%10
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900
Grades: K-5 | 565 students
- Rank: #1515.5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700
Grades: PK-4 | 480 students
- Rank: #1616.Green Valley Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 47%3200 Old Columbiana RdRank:7/Top 50%10
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Grades: K-5 | 478 students
- Rank: #1717.Crossroads School Alternative School1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
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