How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ira F Simmons Middle School | Pizitz Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hoover, AL | Vestavia, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 860 | 1,131 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.0% | 9.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ira F Simmons Middle School | Pizitz Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,273 | $14,810 |
| District | Hoover City Schools | Vestavia Hills City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ira F Simmons Middle School | Pizitz Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 82.6% |
| African American | 26.3% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ira F Simmons Middle School | Pizitz Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 329:1 | 402:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 6.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 131 | 39 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.