Calera Middle School

About Calera Middle School

Calera Middle School is a public school located in Calera, Alabama. It serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Shelby County School System. The school has a strong academic program and offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students to participate in. The school’s mission is to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment that encourages learning, creativity, and respect.
Calera Middle School has a dedicated faculty and staff that strive to create a positive learning environment for all students. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the development of the whole child. The curriculum includes core classes such as math, science, and language arts, as well as electives and specialized classes.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and student organizations. These activities provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their skills.
Calera Middle School is committed to providing a quality education to its students. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful members of society.

Address:	9178 Highway 22 Montevallo, AL 35115
Phone:	(205) 682-6140
Site:	www.shelbyed.k12.al.us
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	849 students

Overview Calera Middle School

Calera Middle School serves 849 students in grades 6-8.
Calera Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Calera Middle School

Calera Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Calera Middle School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.