Ira F Simmons Middle School

Summary:

Ira F Simmons Middle School is a public middle school located in Hoover, Alabama, serving 882 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hoover City School District, which is ranked 10th out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ira F Simmons Middle School consistently ranks among the top 35 middle schools in Alabama, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates in Summative Assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state averages, often exceeding the Hoover City district averages as well. Notably, the school performs particularly well in English Language Arts, with 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade proficiency rates ranging from 71.04% to 75.82% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 51.27% to 53.32%. The school's White, Multi-racial, African American, and Hispanic student subgroups all perform well, ranking in the top 30-40 middle schools in the state, while the English Language Learner and Special Education student subgroups are particularly noteworthy, ranking in the top 10 middle schools in Alabama.

While Ira F Simmons Middle School's academic performance is generally on par with or exceeds that of nearby schools in the Hoover City district, such as Berry Middle School and Robert F Bumpus Middle School, the school's performance lags behind that of some higher-performing schools in neighboring districts, such as Pizitz Middle School in Vestavia Hills City and Oak Mountain Middle School in Shelby County. Additionally, the school's growing population of students from lower-income families, as indicated by the increasing percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, may require targeted interventions and support services.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1575 Patton Chapel Road
       Hoover, AL  35226-2257


(205) 439-2100

District: Hoover City

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,051 Help


Students who attend Ira F Simmons Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hoover High School

Feeder schools for Ira F Simmons Middle School:

Elementary:    Bluff Park Elementary School
    Green Valley Elementary School
    Gwin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  865

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
African American:
28.6%
Hispanic:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Compare Details Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks better than 93% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Hoover City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ira F Simmons Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Hoover City School District. Student population at Ira F Simmons Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), African American (28.6%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hoover City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ira F Simmons Middle School is 13.7, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Hoover City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ira F Simmons Middle School is $12,051, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Hoover City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ira F Simmons Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ira F Simmons Middle School 31st of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Ira F Simmons Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hoover City:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoover City 10th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ira F Simmons Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.17 25th 407 93.9%
2005 89.09 26th 415 93.7%
2006 89.01 22nd 409 94.6%
2007 86.06 28th 412 93.2%
2008 85.42 30th 417 92.8%
2009 89.41 23rd 425 94.6%
2010 82.87 46th 435 89.4%
2011 78.50 61st 435 86.0%
2012 79.91 51st 436 88.3%
2013 78.82 48th 436 89.0%
2014 90.10 29th 438 93.4%
2015 95.58 17th 430 96.0%
2016 95.09 19th 432 95.6%
2017 94.47 19th 432 95.6%
2018 93.60 22nd 423 94.8%
2019 88.79 35th 437 92.0%
2021 87.33 33rd 440 92.5%
2022 90.70 32nd 432 92.6%
2023 92.23 29th 437 93.4%
2024 92.20 31st 442 93.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.14 10th 21 52.4%
2018 64.67 12th 30 60.0%
2019 43.69 26th 46 43.5%
2021 49.96 30th 61 50.8%
2022 57.68 25th 60 58.3%
2023 75.48 14th 72 80.6%
2024 76.09 12th 78 84.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.04 13th 25 48.0%
2019 73.08 6th 31 80.6%
2021 74.13 7th 70 90.0%
2022 72.96 8th 81 90.1%
2023 80.71 8th 94 91.5%
2024 70.09 16th 106 84.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.93 9th 195 95.4%
2018 78.21 24th 223 89.2%
2019 72.48 30th 254 88.2%
2021 83.07 13th 274 95.3%
2022 93.55 8th 256 96.9%
2023 94.71 7th 281 97.5%
2024 90.99 10th 281 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.39 51st 349 85.4%
2018 74.55 71st 396 82.1%
2019 75.21 64th 396 83.8%
2021 67.16 97th 415 76.6%
2022 78.62 40th 421 90.5%
2023 72.62 71st 410 82.7%
2024 77.71 65th 437 85.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 88.62 27th 380 92.9%
2018 88.24 30th 392 92.3%
2019 84.69 39th 399 90.2%
2021 83.48 39th 415 90.6%
2022 88.69 31st 423 92.7%
2023 89.89 35th 417 91.6%
2024 88.51 34th 426 92.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 96.03 13th 380 96.6%
2018 95.39 15th 397 96.2%
2019 89.12 30th 399 92.5%
2021 87.92 30th 418 92.8%
2022 89.99 30th 427 93.0%
2023 92.18 27th 419 93.6%
2024 93.19 24th 428 94.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.44 3rd 18 83.3%
2019 47.15 14th 19 26.3%
2021 31.00 18th 22 18.2%
2022 77.75 2nd 18 88.9%
2023 51.65 11th 15 26.7%
2024 34.00 15th 20 25.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.25 32nd 205 84.4%
2018 83.27 26th 247 89.5%
2019 70.77 43rd 252 82.9%
2021 69.01 55th 266 79.3%
2022 81.70 33rd 271 87.8%
2023 81.45 30th 263 88.6%
2024 78.06 29th 269 89.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.96 18th 108 83.3%
2018 76.19 20th 113 82.3%
2019 60.99 40th 124 67.7%
2021 65.25 38th 154 75.3%
2022 66.97 38th 157 75.8%
2023 77.03 29th 166 82.5%
2024 72.29 30th 164 81.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.18 31st 61 49.2%
2024 35.61 43rd 69 37.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ira F Simmons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.79 14th 247 94.3%
2018 95.72 16th 331 95.2%
2019 94.46 17th 343 95.0%
2021 94.49 13th 369 96.5%
2022 96.56 8th 376 97.9%
2023 95.54 13th 370 96.5%
2024 95.95 13th 373 96.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ira F Simmons Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 683 33 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1990 724 32 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1991 784 50 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 854
1992 1012 74 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
1993 1087 92 18 13 0 n/a n/a 231 1441
1994 1115 88 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1227
1995 1220 95 17 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1340
1996 1220 95 17 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1340
1997 998 85 18 4 6 n/a n/a 0 1111
1998 1020 90 23 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1146
1999 1055 89 64 12 3 n/a n/a -34 1189
2000 925 97 37 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1081
2001 782 103 34 25 1 n/a n/a 0 945
2002 640 117 23 30 1 n/a n/a 0 811
2003 640 117 23 30 1 n/a n/a 0 811
2004 621 130 30 39 2 n/a n/a 0 822
2005 598 146 48 39 4 n/a n/a 0 835
2006 584 151 57 63 3 n/a n/a 0 858
2007 549 142 50 76 1 n/a n/a 1 819
2008 550 143 51 63 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2009 576 147 41 52 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2010 603 174 37 54 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2011 622 201 36 74 0 0 1 0 934
2012 568 192 41 60 0 0 4 0 865
2013 562 206 31 72 0 0 23 0 894
2014 542 185 26 61 0 0 26 0 840
2015 534 177 23 66 0 0 32 0 832
2016 498 164 25 77 0 0 20 0 784
2017 516 162 29 76 0 0 28 0 811
2018 508 163 29 95 0 0 33 0 828
2019 538 264 41 132 1 1 41 0 1018
2020 526 306 34 148 0 0 51 0 1065
2021 508 295 41 149 1 1 65 0 1060
2022 475 287 30 142 1 0 57 0 992
2023 468 228 28 120 1 0 37 0 882
2024 448 247 21 114 1 1 33 0 865

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ira F Simmons Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 723 47.0 15.3 n/a
1990 771 61.0 12.6 0
1991 854 72.5 11.7 n/a
1992 1099 88.0 12.4 n/a
1993 1441 95.0 15.2 n/a
1994 1227 97.0 12.6 n/a
1995 1340 96.9 13.8 n/a
1996 1340 96.9 13.8 n/a
1997 1111 86.6 12.8 2.5
1998 1146 83.1 13.8 2.6
1999 1189 85.0 14.0 3.8
2000 1081 80.0 13.5 5.3
2001 945 70.0 13.5 8.3
2002 811 57.5 14.1 13.8
2003 811 57.5 14.1 13.8
2004 822 58.5 14.1 16.7
2005 835 56.8 14.7 16.4
2006 858 56.0 15.3 18.1
2007 819 57.0 14.4 19.9
2008 807 57.7 14.0 19.2
2009 816 58.0 13.9 18.4
2010 868 68.0 12.7 21.7
2011 934 81.8 11.4 25.3
2012 865 66.2 13.0 25.3
2013 894 81.9 10.9 30.6
2014 840 56.4 14.8 30.1
2015 832 59.0 14.1 28.5
2016 784 60.0 13.0 28.2
2017 811 56.5 14.3 29.6
2018 828 54.5 15.1 27.8
2019 1018 67.9 14.9 37.9
2020 1065 72.0 14.7 36.7
2021 1060 70.4 15.0 38.9
2022 992 67.9 14.5 39.5
2023 882 68.0 12.9 45.8
2024 865 63.0 13.7 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ira F Simmons Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 723 47.0 15.3 n/a
1990 771 61.0 12.6 0
1991 854 72.5 11.7 n/a
1992 1099 88.0 12.4 n/a
1993 1441 95.0 15.2 n/a
1994 1227 97.0 12.6 n/a
1995 1340 96.9 13.8 n/a
1996 1340 96.9 13.8 n/a
1997 1111 86.6 12.8 2.5
1998 1146 83.1 13.8 2.6
1999 1189 85.0 14.0 3.8
2000 1081 80.0 13.5 5.3
2001 945 70.0 13.5 8.3
2002 811 57.5 14.1 13.8
2003 811 57.5 14.1 13.8
2004 822 58.5 14.1 16.7
2005 835 56.8 14.7 16.4
2006 858 56.0 15.3 18.1
2007 819 57.0 14.4 19.9
2008 807 57.7 14.0 19.2
2009 816 58.0 13.9 18.4
2010 868 68.0 12.7 21.7
2011 934 81.8 11.4 25.3
2012 865 66.2 13.0 25.3
2013 894 81.9 10.9 30.6
2014 840 56.4 14.8 30.1
2015 832 59.0 14.1 28.5
2016 784 60.0 13.0 28.2
2017 811 56.5 14.3 29.6
2018 828 54.5 15.1 27.8
2019 1018 67.9 14.9 37.9
2020 1065 72.0 14.7 36.7
2021 1060 70.4 15.0 38.9
2022 992 67.9 14.5 39.5
2023 882 68.0 12.9 45.8
2024 865 63.0 13.7 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ira F Simmons Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (7.3%) $11,168 (92.7%) $12,051

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ira F Simmons Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 437 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ira F Simmons Middle School)64.163.2
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)6959.1
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ira F Simmons Middle School)64.143.9
 20.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)7251.8
 20.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ira F Simmons Middle School)68.644.4
 24.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)72.947.7
 25.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1018882
 13.4%
African American264228
 13.6%
American Indian11
Asian4128
 31.7%
Hispanic132120
 9.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White538468
 13%
Two or More Races4137
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%45.8%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ira F Simmons Middle School

Students who attend Ira F Simmons Middle School usually go on to attend Hoover High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 865 students attended Ira F Simmons Middle School.

Students at Ira F Simmons Middle School are 52% White, 29% African American, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks in the top 7.0% of Alabama middle schools.


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