Hoover City School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 17 public schools in Hoover City School District, serving 14,027 students.
- Public school in Hoover City School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Alabama public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
- The top ranked public schools in Hoover City School District are Bluff Park Elementary School, Greystone Elementary School and Berry Middle School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
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 | 742,195 Students |
| # of Teachers | 953 Teachers | 42,154 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Hoover City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 137 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 10 Students | 6,934 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 952 Students | 10,786 Students |
| % Asian Students | 7% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,095 Students | 58,766 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 3,373 Students | 243,597 Students |
| % Black Students | 24% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 7,901 Students | 404,645 Students |
| % White Students | 56% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 10 Students | 840 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 686 Students | 16,627 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 | 54,954 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,023 | 56,387 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 968 | 55,562 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,048 | 57,484 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,068 | 58,492 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,059 | 57,872 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,069 | 55,711 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,077 | 55,600 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,086 | 55,226 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,175 | 57,301 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,070 | 55,318 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,160 | 53,920 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,116 | 52,848 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,892 is higher than the state average of $10,446. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,073 is higher than the state average of $10,415. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $150 MM | $30 MM |
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| Spending | $152 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,892 | $10,446 |
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| Spending / Student | $11,073 | $10,415 |
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Hoover City School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Berry Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 66%
Rank: Top 5%4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205)439-2000
Grades: 6-8 | 1179 students
- Bluff Park Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Top 5%569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2800
Grades: K-5 | 661 students
- Brocks Gap Intermediate School Math: 76% | Reading: 61%
Rank: Top 10%1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-1600
Grades: 5-6 | 807 students
- Crossroads School Alternative School1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-1800
Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
- Deer Valley Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 58%
Rank: Top 10%4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-3300
Grades: K-4 | 971 students
- Green Valley Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 20%3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2500
Grades: K-5 | 478 students
- Greystone Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 67%
Rank: Top 5%300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205)439-3200
Grades: K-5 | 510 students
- Gwin Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 53%
Rank: Top 20%1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2600
Grades: K-5 | 552 students
- Hoover High School Math: 37% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Top 50%1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-1200
Grades: 9-12 | 2891 students
- Ira F Simmons Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 61%
Rank: Top 10%1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2100
Grades: 6-8 | 828 students
- Riverchase Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Top 10%1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-3400
Grades: K-5 | 697 students
- Robert F Bumpus Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Top 10%6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-2200
Grades: 7-8 | 837 students
- Rocky Ridge Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 49%
Rank: Top 30%2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205)439-2900
Grades: K-5 | 565 students
- Shades Mountain Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 10%2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-3100
Grades: K-5 | 318 students
- South Shades Crest Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 57%
Rank: Top 10%3770 South Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-3000
Grades: K-4 | 627 students
- Spain Park High School Math: 42% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Top 30%4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205)439-1400
Grades: 9-12 | 1626 students
- Trace Crossings Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Top 30%5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-2700
Grades: PK-4 | 480 students
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