How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ira F Simmons Middle School | South Shades Crest Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hoover, AL | Hoover, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 860 | 534 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.8% | 17.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ira F Simmons Middle School | South Shades Crest Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,357 | $15,357 |
| District | Hoover City | Hoover City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ira F Simmons Middle School | South Shades Crest Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 57.5% |
| African American | 26.3% | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 14.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ira F Simmons Middle School | South Shades Crest Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 286.7:1 | 534:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.1% | 6.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 131 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.