School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,058
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
72.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 263 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Berry Middle School: 1,058 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Berry Middle School
Berry Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–12 in Hoover. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Hoover City. NCES reports 1,058 students for 2024–25.
Among 263 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 449 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, below the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.8%) and Black (19.7%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 32.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Berry Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 32.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.8%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black19.7%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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