Ira F Simmons Middle School
Tel:
(205)439-2100
- Ira F Simmons Middle School serves 811 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Ira F Simmons Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Ira F Simmons Middle School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ira F Simmons Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ira F Simmons Middle School is 0.54, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #86 out of 1,264 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 64% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hoover City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ira F Simmons Middle School is Crossroads School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Gwin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 527 students
0.0 miles
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2600 0.0 K-5 527 - Birmingham Green Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 451 students
1.5 miles
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2500 1.5 K-5 451 - Birmingham Bluff Pk Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 636 students
2.1 miles
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-2800 2.1 K-5 636 - Birmingham Riverchase Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 690 students
2.4 miles
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-3400 2.4 K-5 690 - Birmingham Deer Valley Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 924 students
2.7 miles
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-3300 2.7 K-4 924
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