Ira F Simmons Middle School

1575 Patton Chapel Road
Hoover, AL 35226

www.hoovercityschools.net/simmons

860 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ira F. Simmons Middle School, located in Hoover, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Hoover City Schools district. Situated on Patton Chapel Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to foster academic growth while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility as they navigate their early adolescent years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Simmons Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school typically provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build social connections. By maintaining a supportive environment and prioritizing strong faculty-student relationships, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, upholding the high standards associated with the Hoover school system.

860

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ira F Simmons Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	448
Hispanic	120
Black	226
Asian	29
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	2

White
448 (52.1%)
Black
226 (26.3%)
Hispanic
120 (14.0%)
Two or More
35 (4.1%)
Asian
29 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoover City
Phone:	(205)439-2100
Website:	http://www.hoovercityschools.net/simmons
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 279

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 292