BERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Berry Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Hoover City school district, located in Hoover, AL with about 1,179 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, Berry Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Berry Middle School, located in the Inverness area of Hoover, Alabama, serves as a vital component of the Hoover City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Known for its "Jaguar" spirit, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that balances challenging core curriculum—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.
Beyond its academic offerings, Berry Middle School prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and character development. The faculty and staff focus on meeting the unique social and emotional needs of early adolescents, encouraging students to participate in athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. By maintaining high expectations and providing robust support systems, the school aims to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of the future within the vibrant Hoover community.
For more information, contact Berry Middle School at (205) 439-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hoover, AL 35242-4698
(205) 439-2000
http://www.hoover.k12.al.us/bms
BERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Hoover, AL with about 1,179 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hoover City
- Total Students:
- 1,179
- Teachers:
- 76.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,179 students
- White
- 63.1%
- Black or African American
- 21.3%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.