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Ira F Simmons Middle School vs. Robert F Bumpus Middle School

Should you attend Ira F Simmons Middle School or Robert F Bumpus Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ira F Simmons Middle School
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
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9/
10
Top 20%
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks 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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Ira F Simmons Middle School ranked #169 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #215 in 2021 but declining from a peak rank of #68 in 2015, reflecting overall fluctuations in state ranking over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 51% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this marks a decline from 73% in 2017; reading proficiency was 65%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 811 students in 2017 to 865 in 2023, while free and reduced–price lunch eligibility rose from about 28% in 2017 to 46% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic needs; minority enrollment remains approximately 48%.
Serving grades 6–8, the school had 865 students and 63 teachers in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, ranking among the lowest ratios in Alabama middle schools.
The school maintained graduation rates consistently above the state average, achieving 95% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranked #74 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #80 in 2022 but lower than its peak rank #59 in 2019, indicating some fluctuation in state ranking over the past decade for this Birmingham, AL middle school.
Math proficiency was 59% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 76%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 64%, exceeding the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 850 students in 2018 to 1,128 in 2023; minority enrollment represented 48% of the student body with a male percentage of 53%, signaling demographic diversity at this Hoover City school.
Serving grades 6–8, Robert F Bumpus Middle School had an enrollment of 1,164 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, reflecting stable core school attributes.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from approximately 11% in 2019 to 19% in 2023, indicating a socio–economic shift in the student population over recent years.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
865 students
1,164 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert F Bumpus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert F Bumpus Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
75 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert F Bumpus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ira F Simmons Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Bumpus Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#169 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#74 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ira F Simmons Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert F Bumpus Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in AL)
59%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira F Simmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert F Bumpus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira F Simmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert F Bumpus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira F Simmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert F Bumpus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ira F Simmons Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Robert F Bumpus Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
294
420
Grade 7 Students
305
353
Grade 8 Students
266
391

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert F Bumpus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert F Bumpus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert F Bumpus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert F Bumpus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert F Bumpus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ira F Simmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert F Bumpus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ira F Simmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert F Bumpus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ira F Simmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert F Bumpus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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