- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Robert F Bumpus Middle School held near 1,164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 75.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 010000701422 · Hoover, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,192 enr · 15.9:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (2,919 students)
Robert F Bumpus Middle School held near 1,164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE held 75.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Robert F Bumpus 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
- This school
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
1,192 students
- Berry Middle S 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School reports 1,192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert F Bumpus Middle School compares
Robert F Bumpus 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Hoover City reports $14,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,192 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,128 (2022-23) → 1,164 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.