Berry Middle School
Hoover, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 439-2000
Fax: (205) 439-2001
District: Hoover City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8,11,12 • 1043 students
Berry Middle School, a public school located in Hoover, AL, serves grades 6-8, 11-12 in the Hoover City School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Berry Middle School is a public school located in Hoover, AL. 1043 students attend Berry Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Alabama Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Alabama Department of Education. |
Posted: June 24, 2024
Berry Middle School is a wise steward of resources. They share overage food with Grace Klein Community's food rescue initiative FeedBHM to stop food waste, feed the hungry and fill plates not landfills. We are thankful for their consistent yes.
Posted: July 14, 2021
We have had 2 children attend this school. One of them came into the school very far behind and speaking very little English. The administration and teachers did an outstanding job helping our child adjust, learn the language, and try to help him catch up in all subjects. We were very impressed with this school!
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Posted: March 26, 2021
When I look at a school I look at three things. How well they do in academics, How well they deal with bullying, and how well they do in preparing students for high school. This school has failed in every aspect. The teachers do not communicate with the students at all. They give busy work by using website like IXL which doesnt teach the students anything. Teachers dont tell them anything about high school until they graduate which in my opinion isnt the best idea. Academically they do fairly well compared to the rest of the state, but they fall short compared to the surrounding middle schools. Parents steer clear.
Posted: February 22, 2018
I have had 4 children go through this school. My 4th is completing her last year and I would say that the leadership is outstanding, the character building is impressive. They work with you as a parent but expect your child to take ownership of their actions. I had my oldest in another middle school and there was a huge difference. My oldest two our now out in the world and I feel the lessons learned in this and SPHS and the way they equipped them has been instrumental in their transition to college and adult life. Also, love the diversity in ethnicity, cultures and financial backgrounds - very real world.
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Posted: December 6, 2017
The teachers seem like they are there to congregate with each other, rather than communicate effectively with the students.
Posted: December 6, 2017
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There are times when I believe that certain people that are in leadership roles should have their positions reanalyzed.
Posted: December 6, 2017
Posted: December 6, 2017
They may have an effective approach to bullying among students, but I dont think they apply those rules to the faculty.
Posted: December 6, 2017
I would never recommend a parent send their child to this school. Absolutely the worst experience ever! They do not value what is best for a student, or their expression of individuality. The dress code is completely unreasonable. They should implement school uniforms if a student cant wear what is sold in stores. We have lived in other states where there were no dress code. When those students went to school, they didnt have to worry about what would be said about their outfit. They could go to class and completely focus on the lessons. Those schools had higher student and faculty morale and better test scores.
Posted: December 6, 2017
I believe that the teachers should communicate more with each other, in relation to how much homework they are each sending home with the student. Sometimes is hard to complete all homework assignments when you have almost half and hour worth for every subject.
Posted: July 23, 2014
I currently go to berry, and I absolutely love it! At the assemblies award after award from all over the country are being announced , plus we are one big family! Yes there are people of all types that go to berry but does that really matter? I think it challenges students and really pushes us to do great things. All the teachers are understanding and caring and I feel like its my home away from home. My family moved to this district just for the schools, that's got to mean something!
Posted: May 14, 2013
Currently I go to Berry and to be honest I cant wait for it to end. I'm a smart student but you would think everyone is because the teachers see who the weakest student academically is and then focus on teaching at a level they will understand. I have never gotten anything less than a 90 because some teachers give so many hints its not a test. the bullying is terrible the teachers really have no control over the kids they send them to in school suspension and the kids come back worse! The teachers also dont help you with your future like I really love writing but my Language Arts teacher has yet to say anything about furthering writing skills the only team that really cares is 6-3 they tell you about competitions and send in stuff. I dislike most of the teachers because they dont help. The only good thing is the electives and Dr.Wheaton the principal. If you like slowpaced schools then this would be an amazing school. But if you want your child to be academically challenged and gain skills they will actually use then pick another school.Here they are mainly worried about sports and clubs that win. if you arent in either of those then you arent important to Berry thats the truth.
Posted: May 8, 2013
This school is far from what people from the outside may think it is. Please don't think just because it's located in Hoover it's the best of the best, no it's not. This school is highly over-rated!! My child attend's this school now and they don't stand by what they believe and preach to parents on the 1st day. I've heard sooo many things that go on there it's crazy. Like the reader before said the school is run by preppies, don't forget hoodrat's also, and the bullying is awful. I feel sorry for some of the stories I hear from my child about other students. It's not all what's it cracked up to be, and we most certainly will not be returning. It's not worth the headache!
Posted: July 14, 2012
The academics here are not well. The teachers only pay attention to the class clowns creating rupture and havoc. They don't teach even half of the time, they enjoy playing around with the preps that could care less about education and gave up their life to sports. Yes, this school might seem parent - friendly and nice, but it's a whole different life to the students that try and learn for the better. For the extra curricular activities, basically the only well done part.
Posted: November 4, 2011
OK guys, I used to go to Berry. I got to a fine arts school now, though, and I have to say; Berry is awful. Like two of the people on here said, THE SCHOOL IS INFESTED AND RUN BY PREPPIES!!! I despise preppies. When I went there, there was bullying, I think three or four fights (in one semester, I think) and oh my GOD is there SO MUCH CUSSING! I took advanced math last year and I could hardly learn the material because my teacher went too fast and didn't help me AT. ALL. Berry does have a secret life, I assure you. -A former student of Berry
Posted: March 23, 2011
I am a student here at Berry, and I have to say that when I read the comment about berry's "secret life" I nearly hit the button to report inaccuracy. I have had a great 6th grade year at Berry, and the teachers truly care about each individual's future. Dr. Wheaton is the best principal ever. Mrs. Kneisley, the 6th grade principal, is very nice as well. The counselors, especially Mrs. Sizemore, are the best around. The PE coaches are fun to be around (except for Coach Maner and Coach Heffner, but that doesn't have anything to do with how good the school is.) Mr. Baggett, Mr. Neugent and Mrs. Johnson, the band and choir directors, are amazing musicians and teachers. Everything about BMS is great, and I love being here.
Posted: August 16, 2010
im a new student here from a diffrent district and so far i enjoy the comfort and help here but i guest since it my first year i havent heard any teasing or anything (yet).so ill come to tell u the rest as i get futher in.
Posted: June 4, 2010
My daughter just finished 6th grade at Berry. The curriculum challenged her and received assistance from all of her teachers when needed. She finished the year with all A's and 1 B (she missed it by 1 point!!). Special recognition to Mrs. Pollini on the 6-2 team. She is exceptional!
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