Serving 767 students in grades 6-8, Calera Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calera Middle School serves the southwest part of its school district in Montevallo, AL, covering an area of approximately 60.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calera Middle School's student population of 767 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calera Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calera Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calera Middle School's ranking?
Calera Middle School is ranked #775 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Calera Middle School often compared to?
Calera Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbiana Middle School, Lupton Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Calera Middle School?
767 students attend Calera Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Calera Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calera Middle School?
Calera Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calera Middle School offer ?
Calera Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calera Middle School part of?
Calera Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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