Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Robert F Bumpus Middle School serves 837 students in grades 7-8.
Robert F Bumpus 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 62% (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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Robert F Bumpus 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Robert F Bumpus Middle School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 837 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Robert F Bumpus 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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 | #127 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) | 62% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 33% | 33% |
| White | 45% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 to Robert F Bumpus Middle School is Hoover High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ira F Simmons Middle School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brocks Gap Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Brocks Gap Intermediate School Math: 67% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-6 | 807 students10
0.1 miles
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600 0.1 5-6 807 - Birmingham South Shades Crest Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 627 students10
1.0 miles
3770 South Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000 1 K-4 627 - Birmingham Deer Valley Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 971 students10
1.8 miles
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300 1.8 K-4 971 - Bessemer Greenwood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 255 students10
2.5 miles
5012 Roselyn Road Southeast
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201 2.5 K-5 255 - Birmingham Trace Crossings Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 480 students10
2.6 miles
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700 2.6 PK-4 480
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