Robert F Bumpus Middle School

I am a teacher at this school and could teach at any school in town, but particularly love it here. Our principal could not be more supportive or present in the building, in the classrooms, at the lunchroom on the ball fields/court. Most of our students excel in the classroom and we are able to differentiate the curriculum to challenge and assist students when needed. Our facility is the cleanest I've ever seen and well-maintained. The teachers/staff are 'really' friends beyond the classroom and spend time bonding after 3:00 quite often. We are a real family here at Bumpus--with everybody lending a hand before being asked. This is a fantastic place to grow as a learner and be challenged to improve my instruction as a faculty member too. We have some of the finest technology capabilities in town, so what more could a teacher ask for?
--Submitted by a teacher

I Love Bumpus middle school it's great! they have 4 halls for 6,7,8 grade! i'm in 6th grade, but i fell in love with the school on the very first day here! it's so fun!
--Submitted by a student

I am amazed at the quality of staff, and how genuinely helpful they are to each other and the students. This is the MOST wonderful school to work at!
--Submitted by a teacher

We started at Bumpus when it opened in 1999 and have had a child there ever since! Dr. Brown is an outstanding principal. Each of my children have received a quality education with teachers that truly care about students. There are many activities offered and the facilities are beautiful.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved from Riverchase to Bumpus. I couldn't believe the difference! My daughter went from hating school to loving it. Her peers act more like middle school students than grown women. Academically, the work is probably harder, but the teachers we've experienced are great motivators. I've not been to a ballgame that the principal wasn't at either. It has been a great experience for us.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is so awesome. I always enjoyed the friendly teachers and Dr. Brown (the principal) always trying to learn everyone's names. I think that the extracuricular activities were fun and hands-on too. :) I have to admit that I love this school.
--Submitted by a former student

I had twins (boy and girl) at Bumpus Middle School for 2 years until we moved to Cullman. Our experience at Bumpus was excellent! The children were well taught and had plenty of extracurricular activities (and we were in most of them) to participate in. But best of all, the teachers and administration were caring, fair, and for the most part, enthusiastic. Having been to another small town school system, count your blessings to be able to attend Bumpus. It is by far superior in every area that a school is held responsible.
--Submitted by Lisa Andrews, a parent

Well, this is the second time I have had a student at Bumpus. Make take on the principal is that she does not act as if she is concerned about the student. The other day, I paid a visit to the school after school looking for my child. The principal was finishing up with bus duty getting ready to walk back into the school. I pulled up and asked her if she had seen my son. She, replied no, and said sorry and continue to walk into the school. She did not act concerned. Now days I think everybody even down to principals and school officials are in it just for the money no matter what school zone you are in and that is Hoover on down. I would probably have gotten a better response if my child was in a black school.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attended this school for three years and was the worst experience of his life. He had special needs that the principal was not willing to accommodate. My son spent much time with the counselors as the principal allowed other children to verbally abuse our child repeatedly with no intervention by the principal. Had to involve the board of education. The teachers are marginal with a coulple of good ones. The counselors were excellent as a buffer in helping my son cope with peer criticism the principal refused to address. I was unhappy with the pace at which classes moved (slow). Gifted children are not challenged academically at Bumpus. Very disappointing school.
--Submitted by a parent

Don't really know that the teachers are 100% the best in their fields. One teacher in particular is well known for the multitude of complaints about her teaching style and communication methods with the students as well as parents, and yet she continues to be allowed in the classroom. Other teachers seem somewhat lackadaisical in their methods and do not seem to want to hear parent concerns.
--Submitted by a parent