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#1083 of 1,356 schools in AL

Clanton Intermediate School

Middle School · Chilton County · Clanton, AL

A Chilton County middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

825 Temple Road, Clanton, AL 35045

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$10,446
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Clanton Intermediate School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

81.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clanton Intermediate School 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,622/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clanton), 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

$62,078

Median home value

$164,100

Median rent

$926/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Isabella High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–12Not available769Compare →
Maplesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–12Not available545Compare →
Thorsby High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–12Not available847Compare →
Verbena High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–12Not available575Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chilton County

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#7 of 12
District spending per student
$10,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clanton Intermediate School is listed in Chilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clanton Intermediate School

Clanton Intermediate School is a public middle school in Clanton, AL, part of Chilton County, serving approximately 644 students in grades 4th-6th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clanton Intermediate School

What grades does Clanton Intermediate School serve?

Clanton Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Clanton Intermediate School?

Clanton Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clanton Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clanton Intermediate School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clanton Intermediate School rank in AL?

Clanton Intermediate School ranks #1,083 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Clanton Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clanton Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Clanton Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clanton Intermediate School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clanton Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Clanton Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clanton Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Clanton Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clanton Intermediate School?

81.1% of students at Clanton Intermediate School 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
644
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Chilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 35045)
15,078
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
39.2
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 35045; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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