Hoover City School District
- 2810 METROPOLITAN WAY
- HOOVER, AL 35243
- (205) 439-1015
31 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 91.9% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,923 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.5 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,607 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 934 | - |
District Test Scores
AHSGE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.6% | 93.3% | |
| 2009 | 96.9% | 87.6% | |
| 2008 | 88.6% | 72.6% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.3% | 78.5% | |
| 2009 | 92.7% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 86.5% | 77.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 96.6% | 85.6% | |
| 2008 | 93.7% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 81.8% | |
| 2009 | 93.2% | 81.6% | |
| 2008 | 93.7% | 81.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.8% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 91.1% | 78.9% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 72.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 91.1% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 91.4% | 81.2% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.6% | 94.0% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.7% | 91.1% | |
| 2009 | 98.9% | 92.8% | |
| 2008 | 98.5% | 94.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.6% | 94.7% | |
| 2009 | 98.9% | 95.4% | |
| 2008 | 99.1% | 95.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.8% | 93.6% | |
| 2009 | 99.4% | 94.2% | |
| 2008 | 98.3% | 95.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.2% | 90.5% | |
| 2009 | 98.4% | 91.6% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 99.0% | 93.6% | |
| 2008 | 98.5% | 95.2% | |
ARMT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.4% | 80.1% | |
| 2009 | 85.4% | 79.4% | |
| 2008 | 82.9% | 77.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.6% | 86.6% | |
| 2009 | 90.5% | 85.8% | |
| 2008 | 89.5% | 85.4% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.2% | 81.3% | |
| 2009 | 85.6% | 79.1% | |
| 2008 | 85.7% | 78.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.2% | 86.7% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 93.6% | 86.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.8% | 82.6% | |
| 2009 | 87.8% | 79.9% | |
| 2008 | 88.3% | 78.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 85.6% | |
| 2009 | 92.4% | 84.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.2% | 84.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.8% | 76.9% | |
| 2009 | 88.4% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 71.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.6% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 94.8% | 86.2% | |
| 2008 | 94.8% | 86.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.4% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 65.8% | |
| 2008 | 80.8% | 61.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.4% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 92.9% | 79.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 90.4% | 73.8% | |
| 2008 | 87.8% | 68.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.2% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 90.7% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 90.3% | 73.9% | |
Source: AL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,607 | 13.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 63 |
| Kindergarten Students | 965 |
| 1st Grade Students | 939 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 968 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,015 |
| 4th Grade Students | 993 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,018 |
| 6th Grade Students | 994 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,035 |
| 8th Grade Students | 964 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,030 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,002 |
| 11th Grade Students | 958 |
| 12th Grade Students | 945 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 842 |
| Hispanic | 731 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,797 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 8,483 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,585 |
| Female | 6,278 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 934 | 13.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 79 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 397 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 457 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 11 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 126 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 34 |
| Elementary | 21 |
| Secondary | 13 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 17 |
| Library Support Staff | 16 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 743 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 28 |
| School Administrators | 45 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 81 |
| Student Support Services | 53 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 526 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $169,370,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $96,155,000 | 56.8% |
| Property Tax | $63,819,000 | 37.7% |
| All Other Taxes | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| Cities and Counties | $9,116,000 | 5.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch | $3,993,000 | 2.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $4,285,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,562,000 | 0.9% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,578,000 | 0.9% |
| Sale of Property | $2,064,000 | 1.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $7,128,000 | 4.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $39,000 | 0.02% |
| Private Contributions | $454,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,107,000 | 1.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $69,367,000 | 41.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $53,690,000 | 31.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $100,000 | 0.06% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $845,000 | 0.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $205,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,903,000 | 1.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $6,585,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Programs | $6,039,000 | 3.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,848,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $165,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,979,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $165,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $21,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $18,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $58,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $121,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,162,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Other | $159,000 | 0.09% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $148,790,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $87,761,000 | 59.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $53,188,000 | 35.7% |
| Student Support | $8,407,000 | 5.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,232,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,329,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $9,167,000 | 5.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $17,977,000 | 10.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,204,000 | 4.3% |
| Other Support Services | $1,872,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,841,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $7,841,000 | 4.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 91.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 899 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 5 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 38 | 1.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Hoover City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 12,607
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 934
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| BERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4500 Jaguar Dr
Hoover, AL Public | 6-8 | 1,109 | 12.5 |  4.5 out of 5 9 Reviews |
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| BLUFF PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
569 Park Ave
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 607 | 16.0 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DEER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 858 | 16.1 |  Review This School |
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| GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 446 | 12.9 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GREYSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 Village St
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 662 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1580 Patton Chapel Rd
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 601 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| HOOVER HIGH FRESHMAN CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
100 Flemming Parkway
Hoover, AL Public | 9 | 636 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Buccaneer Dr
Hoover, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,816 | 12.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| IRA F SIMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1575 Patton Chapel Rd
Hoover, AL Public | 6-8 | 868 | 12.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RIVERCHASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1950 Old Montgomery Hwy
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 600 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROBERT F BUMPUS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Dr
Hoover, AL Public | 6-8 | 1,018 | 12.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROCKY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 508 | 13.4 | 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| SHADES MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2250 Sumpter St
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 328 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SOUTH SHADES CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3770 So Shades Crest Rd
Hoover, AL Public | KG-5 | 689 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| SPAIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 4700 Jaguar Dr
Hoover, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,481 | 13.1 | 4 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| TRACE CROSSINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5454 Learning Ln
Hoover, AL Public | PK-5 | 662 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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