- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hoover, AL
Berry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010000700337
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berry Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Berry Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Berry Middle School held near 1,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.5 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010000700337 · Hoover, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 14.1:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (2,919 students)
Berry Middle School held near 1,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.5 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Berry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoover High Sc
Hoover High School
2,919 students
- Spain Park Hig
Spain Park High School
1,472 students
- Robert F Bumpu
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
1,192 students
- This school 1,058
Berry Middle School
1,058 students
- Ira F Simmons 860
Ira F Simmons Middle School
860 students
- Trace Crossing 769
Trace Crossings Elementary School
769 students
What this shows Berry Middle School reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berry Middle School compares
Berry Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 50% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Berry Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Hoover City reports $14,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spain Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trace Crossings Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Hoover
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,058 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Berry Middle School
How many students attend Berry Middle School?
Berry Middle School has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hoover, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,113 (2022-23) → 1,111 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berry Middle School?
29.2% of students at Berry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berry Middle School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berry Middle School?
Berry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berry Middle School rank among middle schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hoover, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hoover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoover City?
Besides Berry Middle School, Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students), Spain Park High School (1,472 students), and Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.