Deer Valley Elementary School vs Ira F Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Valley Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
| Measure | Deer Valley Elementary School Hoover, Alabama | Ira F Simmons Middle School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 699 | #26 of 263 |
| National rank | #1743 of 50,301 | #3140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 735 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 65% |
| city | Hoover | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 70.9).
- •Deer Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •Deer Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Deer Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 44.3%).
- •Ira F Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 735.
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 Deer Valley Elementary School better than Ira F Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Valley Elementary School ranks higher (86.7 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 Deer Valley Elementary School and Ira F Simmons Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Valley Elementary School: 735. Ira F Simmons Middle School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Valley Elementary School and Ira F Simmons Middle School rank in Alabama?
Deer Valley Elementary School is 10th of 699 and Ira F Simmons Middle School is 26th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).