Enrollment
1,192
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hoover, AL
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert F Bumpus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010000701422
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert F Bumpus Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert F Bumpus Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert F Bumpus Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Robert F Bumpus Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Hoover, Alabama, enrolling 1,192 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,192 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hoover's middle schools, it stands alongside Berry Middle School (1,058 students): Robert F Bumpus Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students) and Spain Park High School (1,472 students) alongside Robert F Bumpus 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School compares
Robert F Bumpus 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 68% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,192
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 51.3%
African American 26.6%
Asian 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Robert F Bumpus 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 Robert F Bumpus 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spain Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trace Crossings Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert F Bumpus 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
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~1,192 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert F Bumpus Middle School
How many students attend Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
Robert F Bumpus Middle School has 1,192 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hoover, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F Bumpus Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
19.1% of students at Robert F Bumpus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert F Bumpus Middle School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
Robert F Bumpus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School rank among middle schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks #2 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School a good school?
Robert F Bumpus Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School, Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students), Spain Park High School (1,472 students), and Berry Middle School (1,058 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.
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