Berry Middle School

(205)439-2000

www.hoovercityschools.net/berry

1,113 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,113

Total Students

75.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berry Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	649
Hispanic	108
Black	219
Asian	93
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	2

White
649 (58.3 %)
Black
219 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
108 (9.7 %)
Asian
93 (8.4 %)
Two or More
42 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoover City
Phone:	(205)439-2000
Website:	http://www.hoovercityschools.net/berry
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 378

Grade 7 358

Grade 8 373

Grade 9 1

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 2