Ira F Simmons Middle School serves 992 students in grades 6-8.
Ira F Simmons Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 992 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ira F Simmons Middle School's student population of 992 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
992 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ira F Simmons Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ira F Simmons Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
29%
32%
White
48%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira F Simmons Middle School's ranking?
Ira F Simmons Middle School is ranked #215 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ira F Simmons Middle School often compared to?
Ira F Simmons Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F Bumpus Middle School, Berry Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Ira F Simmons Middle School?
992 students attend Ira F Simmons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ira F Simmons Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira F Simmons Middle School?
Ira F Simmons Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Ira F Simmons Middle School offer ?
Ira F Simmons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ira F Simmons Middle School part of?
Ira F Simmons Middle School is part of Hoover City School District.
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