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#1026 of 1,356 schools in AL
Calera Middle
Middle School · Shelby County · Montevallo, AL
A Shelby County middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9178 Highway 22, Montevallo, AL 35115
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calera Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calera Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montevallo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,157
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Shelby County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 857 | Compare → |
| Columbiana Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
| Helena MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 988 | Compare → |
| Montevallo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #27 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calera Middle is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calera Middle
Calera Middle is a public middle school in Montevallo, AL, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 760 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,026 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calera Middle
What grades does Calera Middle serve?
Calera Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Calera Middle?
Calera Middle has an enrollment of approximately 760 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calera Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Calera Middle is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calera Middle rank in AL?
Calera Middle ranks #1,026 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Calera Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Calera Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Calera Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calera Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Calera Middle a charter school?
No, Calera Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calera Middle a Title I school?
No, Calera Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calera Middle?
63.2% of students at Calera Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 760
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (205) 682-6140
- Area population (ZIP 35115)
- 16,911
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35115; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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