Serving 754 students in grades 3-5, Calera Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calera Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Calera Intermediate School's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calera Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calera Intermediate School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
38%
32%
White
45%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calera Intermediate School's ranking?
Calera Intermediate School is ranked #470 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Calera Intermediate School often compared to?
Calera Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Calera Intermediate School?
754 students attend Calera Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Calera Intermediate School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calera Intermediate School?
Calera Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Calera Intermediate School offer ?
Calera Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Calera Intermediate School part of?
Calera Intermediate School is part of Shelby County School District.
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