Middle Schools in Hoover City

The Hoover City school district in Alabama is home to three high-performing middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. Among these, Robert F Bumpus Middle School stands out as the top-ranked middle school in the district and one of the best in the state, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years.

Robert F Bumpus Middle School boasts exceptional academic performance, with test scores that significantly outpace the Hoover City and Alabama state averages in all subject areas. In contrast, while Berry Middle School also performs well above the state average, its scores are generally lower than those of Robert F Bumpus. Ira F Simmons Middle School, on the other hand, has the lowest test scores among the three schools, with several subject areas and grade levels falling below the Hoover City and state averages.

The differences in academic performance among the three middle schools may be influenced by factors beyond just spending per student, which is highest at Ira F Simmons Middle School but does not translate into better outcomes. The schools also vary in their student demographics, with Robert F Bumpus having the most diverse population and Ira F Simmons serving a higher percentage of students from low-income families. These factors, along with teacher quality and other school resources, likely play a significant role in shaping the academic success of each institution.