Very Good
#388 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 29% in state
Helena Intermediate School
Elementary School · Shelby County · Helena, AL
A Shelby County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3500 Highway 52, Helena, AL 35080
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 96% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helena Intermediate School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 45 points since 2020, reaching 96% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helena 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Helena), 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
$111,871
Median home value
$278,500
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 1.6 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 2.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 2.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Trace Crossings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 758 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Helena Intermediate School is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helena Intermediate School
Helena Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Helena, AL, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 932 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helena Intermediate School
What grades does Helena Intermediate School serve?
Helena Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Helena Intermediate School?
Helena Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 932 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helena Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helena Intermediate School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helena Intermediate School rank in AL?
Helena Intermediate School ranks #388 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Helena Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helena Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Helena Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helena Intermediate School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Helena Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Helena Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helena Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Helena Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helena Intermediate School?
28.9% of students at Helena 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 932
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (205) 682-5520
- Area population (ZIP 35080)
- 19,808
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 35080; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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