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Priceville Junior High School vs. Ira F Simmons Middle School

Should you attend Priceville Junior High 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Priceville Junior High School
311 Highway 67 South
Decatur, AL 35603
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ira F Simmons Middle School
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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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 510 students in grades 5-8, Priceville Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 865 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 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
510 students
865 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Priceville Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ira F Simmons Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Priceville Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ira F Simmons Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Priceville Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ira F Simmons Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Priceville Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Morgan County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ira F Simmons Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#286 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#169 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Priceville Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ira F Simmons Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 30% in AL)
51%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Priceville Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira F Simmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Priceville Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira F Simmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Priceville Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira F Simmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Priceville Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ira F Simmons Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
93
-
Grade 6 Students
142
294
Grade 7 Students
129
305
Grade 8 Students
146
266
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Priceville Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
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% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Priceville Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Priceville Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Priceville Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Priceville Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Priceville Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ira F Simmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Priceville Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ira F Simmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Priceville Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ira F Simmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Priceville Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ira F Simmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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