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Ira F Simmons Middle School

1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ira F Simmons Middle School's student population of 882 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
882 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira F Simmons Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#184 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ira F Simmons Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
14%
11%
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Black
26%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ira F Simmons Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Ira F Simmons Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira F Simmons Middle School's ranking?
Ira F Simmons Middle School is ranked #184 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ira F Simmons Middle School often compared to?
Ira F Simmons Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F Bumpus Middle School, Berry Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ira F Simmons Middle School?
882 students attend Ira F Simmons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ira F Simmons Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira F Simmons Middle School?
Ira F Simmons Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ira F Simmons Middle School offer ?
Ira F Simmons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ira F Simmons Middle School part of?
Ira F Simmons Middle School is part of Hoover City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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