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Robert F Bumpus Middle School vs. Ira F Simmons Middle School

Should you attend Robert F Bumpus Middle School or Ira F Simmons Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Ira F Simmons Middle School
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,128 students in grades 6-8, Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,128 students
882 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
68 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#80 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#184 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
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54%
(Top 10% in AL)
45%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robert F Bumpus Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
(Top 10% in AL)
65%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert F Bumpus Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
(Top 10% in AL)
58%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Robert F Bumpus Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
342
300
Grade 7 Students
397
263
Grade 8 Students
389
319

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
3%
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% Hispanic
5%
14%
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% Black
24%
26%
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% White
53%
53%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.65
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Robert F Bumpus Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
40%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ira F Simmons Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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