Enrollment
1,058
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berry Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berry Middle School
Berry Middle School is a large middle school in Hoover, Alabama, enrolling 1,058 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.1:1, Berry Middle School is leaner than roughly 90% of Alabama schools and 20% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.2% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,058 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hoover's middle schools, it stands alongside Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students): Berry Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.9:1).
Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students) and Spain Park High School (1,472 students) alongside Berry Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berry Middle School compares
Berry Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoover City, which includes Berry Middle School.
$13,854
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 39.9%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,058 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Berry Middle School a good school?
Berry Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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