Ira F Simmons Middle School vs Shades Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Ira F Simmons Middle School Hoover, Alabama | Shades Mountain Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 263 | #57 of 699 |
| National rank | #3140 of 15,369 | #7852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 860 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | Hoover | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 70.9).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 44.3%).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Ira F Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 328.
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 Ira F Simmons Middle School better than Shades Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (75.2 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 Ira F Simmons Middle School and Shades Mountain Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ira F Simmons Middle School: 860. Shades Mountain Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ira F Simmons Middle School and Shades Mountain Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Ira F Simmons Middle School is 26th of 263 and Shades Mountain Elementary School is 57th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).