Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Chelsea Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Chelsea Middle School serves the northern part of Chelsea, AL, covering an area of approximately 136 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chelsea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chelsea Middle School's student population of 831 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chelsea Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Middle School is 0.41, which is less 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
#141 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chelsea Middle School's ranking?
Chelsea Middle School is ranked #141 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chelsea Middle School often compared to?
Chelsea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Mountain Middle School, Thompson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Middle School?
831 students attend Chelsea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chelsea Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chelsea Middle School?
Chelsea Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chelsea Middle School offer ?
Chelsea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chelsea Middle School part of?
Chelsea Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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