Ira F Simmons Middle School
Ira F Simmons Middle School serves 828 students in grades 6-8.
Ira F Simmons Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ira F Simmons Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ira F Simmons Middle School's student population of 828 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 828 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ira F Simmons Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ira F Simmons Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #120 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 8% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 61% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hoover City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ira F Simmons Middle School is Crossroads School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gwin Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Gwin Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 552 students10
0.0 miles
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600 0 K-5 552 - Birmingham Green Valley Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 478 students10
1.5 miles
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500 1.5 K-5 478 - Birmingham Bluff Park Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 661 students10
2.1 miles
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800 2.1 K-5 661 - Birmingham Riverchase Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 697 students10
2.4 miles
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400 2.4 K-5 697 - Birmingham Deer Valley Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 971 students10
2.7 miles
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300 2.7 K-4 971
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