Ira F Simmons Middle School
Hoover, AL 35226
Phone: (205) 439-2100
Fax: (205) 439-2101
District: Hoover City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-9 • 865 students
Ira F Simmons Middle School, located in Hoover, Alabama, serves grades 6-9 in the Hoover City School District. It is among the few public middle schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
Ira F Simmons Middle School is a public school in the Hoover City School District located in Hoover, AL. The principal of Ira F Simmons Middle School is Mr Brian Cain. As of 2012, the students are 65.7% White, non-Hispanic; 22.2% Black, non-Hispanic; 6.9% Hispanic; 4.7% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.5% Multiracial. 25.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 65.7% | 64% | 58% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 22.2% | 24% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 5% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.7% | 7% | 1% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 25.3% | 21% | 56% |
| English learners | — | 4% | 2% |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Birmingham National Guard | 13 mi. |