Bluff Park Elementary School vs Ira F Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Park Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
| Measure | Bluff Park Elementary School Hoover, Alabama | Ira F Simmons Middle School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 699 | #26 of 263 |
| National rank | #4033 of 50,301 | #3140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| city | Hoover | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluff Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 70.9).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 44.3%).
- •Ira F Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Ira F Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 658.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bluff Park Elementary School better than Ira F Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluff Park Elementary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 70.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bluff Park Elementary School and Ira F Simmons Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluff Park Elementary School: 658. Ira F Simmons Middle School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluff Park Elementary School and Ira F Simmons Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bluff Park Elementary School is 30th of 699 and Ira F Simmons Middle School is 26th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).