Ira F Simmons Middle School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 868 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 64th out of 459 middle schools in AL.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1575 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover, AL 35226
- Principal or Admin: Mr Brian Cain
- Fax: (205) 439-2101
- Website: www.hoover.k12.al.us
School District Details
- Hoover City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,923
- Graduation Rate: 91.9%
- Dropout Rate: 1.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.6
- Enrolled Students: 12,889
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 868
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 68.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 436 (50.2%)
- Females: 432 (49.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 31 (3.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 157 (18.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 188 (21.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 174 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 37 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 6.2% |
| White | 603 | 69.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 300 | 34.6% |
| 7th Grade | 303 | 34.9% |
| 8th Grade | 265 | 30.5% |
Source: AL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Ira F Simmons Middle School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 19, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Awesome school. The principle offers his personal cell number to every parent. Excellent academics. Great spirit. And Very well balanced ethnically.
- Reviewed by Student on February 13, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- i LOVE it here!!
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