Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranked #74 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #80 in 2022 but lower than its peak rank #59 in 2019, indicating some fluctuation in state ranking over the past decade for this Birmingham, AL middle school.
Math proficiency was 59% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 76%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 64%, exceeding the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 850 students in 2018 to 1,128 in 2023; minority enrollment represented 48% of the student body with a male percentage of 53%, signaling demographic diversity at this Hoover City school.
Serving grades 6–8, Robert F Bumpus Middle School had an enrollment of 1,164 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, reflecting stable core school attributes.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from approximately 11% in 2019 to 19% in 2023, indicating a socio–economic shift in the student population over recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert F Bumpus Middle School serves the southwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 17 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Robert F Bumpus Middle School's student population of 1,192 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Rankings
Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert F Bumpus Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
27%
31%
White
51%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert F Bumpus Middle School's ranking?
Robert F Bumpus Middle School is ranked #74 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Robert F Bumpus Middle School often compared to?
Robert F Bumpus Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ira F Simmons Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
1,192 students attend Robert F Bumpus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Robert F Bumpus Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
Robert F Bumpus Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert F Bumpus Middle School offer ?
Robert F Bumpus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert F Bumpus Middle School part of?
Robert F Bumpus Middle School is part of Hoover City School District.
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