Very Good
#343 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 25% in state
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Middle School · Hoover City · Hoover, AL
A Hoover City middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1575 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover, AL 35226
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ira F Simmons Middle School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ira F Simmons Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,053
Median home value
$387,100
Median rent
$1,467/mo
College educated
68.9%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Pizitz Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,133 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–12 | 3.9 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 1,164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hoover City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ira F Simmons Middle School is listed in Hoover City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ira F Simmons Middle School
Ira F Simmons Middle School is a public middle school in Hoover, AL, part of Hoover City, serving approximately 865 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ira F Simmons Middle School
What grades does Ira F Simmons Middle School serve?
Ira F Simmons Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ira F Simmons Middle School?
Ira F Simmons Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 865 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ira F Simmons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ira F Simmons Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ira F Simmons Middle School rank in AL?
Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks #343 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Ira F Simmons Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ira F Simmons Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ira F Simmons Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ira F Simmons Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ira F Simmons Middle School a charter school?
No, Ira F Simmons Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ira F Simmons Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ira F Simmons Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ira F Simmons Middle School?
45.9% of students at Ira F Simmons Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 865
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (205) 439-2100
- Area population (ZIP 35226)
- 37,693
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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