Is Calera Intermediate School a good school?

Calera Intermediate School ranks 395 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Calera Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 769 students attended Calera Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Calera Intermediate School?

Students at Calera Intermediate School are 43% White, 37% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Calera Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Calera Intermediate School usually go on to attend: Middle : Calera Middle High : Calera High

Calera Intermediate School

Summary:

Calera Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Calera, Alabama, which is part of the Shelby County school district. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

While Calera Intermediate School is located in close proximity to several higher-performing elementary schools within the Shelby County district, such as Shelby Elementary and Elvin Hill Elementary, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, lags behind the Shelby County and Alabama state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37.07% of 3rd graders, 30.8% of 4th graders, and 37.55% of 5th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 51.9%, 53.63%, and 51.53% for Shelby County, respectively.

Calera Intermediate School's statewide ranking among Alabama elementary schools has fluctuated between 231 and 425 over the past decade, with a current ranking of 395 out of 684 schools, placing it in the bottom half of elementary schools in the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively well compared to their peers statewide, while White and multi-racial students lag behind. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 67.49% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the Shelby County district.

Detail:

Public 3-5

8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040

(205) 682-6500

District: Shelby County

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,273

Students who attend Calera Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Calera Middle
High:	Calera High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 769

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.8%

African American:

37.1%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.3%

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Compare Details Calera Intermediate School ranks worse than 57.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Shelby County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Calera Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.8%), African American (37.1%), Hispanic (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calera Intermediate School is 18.7. 10 elementary schools in the Shelby County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Calera Intermediate School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calera Intermediate School is $9,273. 10 elementary schools in the Shelby County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Calera Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Calera Intermediate School 395^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Calera Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Shelby County:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County 31^st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2014	49.92	353^rd	695	49.2%
2015	42.49	410^th	691	40.7%
2016	64.01	231^st	691	66.6%
2017	59.44	271^st	688	60.6%
2018	53.12	342^nd	680	49.7%
2019	41.72	425^th	681	37.6%
2021	50.02	343^rd	692	50.4%
2022	49.48	355^th	687	48.3%
2023	48.67	355^th	680	47.8%
2024	44.90	395^th	684	42.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	50.42	14^th	39	64.1%
2021	56.64	23^rd	54	57.4%
2022	42.98	32^nd	64	50.0%
2023	42.08	39^th	70	44.3%
2024	43.29	49^th	82	40.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	45.92	10^th	25	60.0%
2018	27.61	59^th	65	9.2%
2019	31.68	59^th	74	20.3%
2021	63.23	19^th	100	81.0%
2022	39.02	68^th	110	38.2%
2023	33.72	87^th	123	29.3%
2024	45.32	61^st	131	53.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	53.94	104^th	280	62.9%
2018	61.07	99^th	344	71.2%
2019	63.98	97^th	392	75.3%
2021	34.26	276^th	398	30.7%
2022	32.77	235^th	345	31.9%
2023	41.98	205^th	373	45.0%
2024	37.88	239^th	395	39.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	57.17	234^th	567	58.7%
2018	60.47	243^rd	651	62.7%
2019	37.29	430^th	649	33.7%
2021	51.55	319^th	653	51.1%
2022	49.03	344^th	651	47.2%
2023	43.82	362^nd	623	41.9%
2024	42.26	408^th	670	39.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	62.39	214^th	639	66.5%
2018	60.58	261^st	640	59.2%
2019	48.43	348^th	646	46.1%
2021	49.60	330^th	656	49.7%
2022	47.05	352^nd	656	46.3%
2023	46.33	350^th	645	45.7%
2024	47.52	349^th	650	46.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	24.91	15^th	18	16.7%
2019	15.61	18^th	19	5.3%
2021	13.95	24^th	25	4.0%
2022	8.01	22^nd	22	0.0%
2023	6.39	19^th	19	0.0%
2024	15.27	19^th	21	9.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	53.53	304^th	639	52.4%
2018	46.79	380^th	650	41.5%
2019	35.80	439^th	650	32.5%
2021	48.85	340^th	669	49.2%
2022	49.41	341^st	669	49.0%
2023	49.52	336^th	649	48.2%
2024	41.15	408^th	655	37.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	62.79	84^th	336	75.0%
2018	61.09	122^nd	423	71.2%
2019	46.25	203^rd	426	52.3%
2021	59.44	134^th	426	68.5%
2022	55.64	151^st	426	64.6%
2023	59.83	127^th	427	70.3%
2024	55.40	156^th	420	62.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	44.52	72^nd	130	44.6%
2018	34.75	100^th	140	28.6%
2019	35.85	105^th	152	30.9%
2021	60.35	58^th	164	64.6%
2022	55.36	64^th	175	63.4%
2023	42.23	97^th	184	47.3%
2024	46.10	95^th	196	51.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.63	42^nd	58	27.6%
2023	76.71	11^th	57	80.7%

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Rank History for White students at Calera Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	48.43	179^th	369	51.5%
2018	47.42	268^th	508	47.2%
2019	37.07	355^th	529	32.9%
2021	40.29	318^th	539	41.0%
2022	42.55	305^th	540	43.5%
2023	38.08	342^nd	528	35.2%
2024	34.33	373^rd	535	30.3%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	234	133	3	28	0	1	13	412
2014	382	181	3	43	0	1	20	630
2015	374	186	4	38	0	0	25	627
2016	398	199	4	55	0	0	13	669
2017	394	223	7	67	0	0	21	712
2018	417	265	11	69	0	0	22	784
2019	397	269	8	76	0	0	31	781
2020	380	256	7	77	0	0	33	753
2021	331	269	7	80	0	0	34	721
2022	340	284	10	81	4	0	35	754
2023	330	280	10	108	4	0	34	766
2024	329	285	10	103	3	0	39	769

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Calera Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	412	24.5	16.8	54.9
2014	630	37.9	16.6	47.6
2015	627	37.0	16.9	48.2
2016	669	38.0	17.6	47.5
2017	712	40.6	17.5	52.1
2018	784	43.6	17.9	50.9
2019	781	40.1	19.4	54.8
2020	753	39.1	19.2	52.1
2021	721	42.5	16.9	47.9
2022	754	39.5	19.0	49.3
2023	766	39.5	19.3	67.5
2024	769	41.0	18.7	66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Calera Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	412	24.5	16.8	54.9
2014	630	37.9	16.6	47.6
2015	627	37.0	16.9	48.2
2016	669	38.0	17.6	47.5
2017	712	40.6	17.5	52.1
2018	784	43.6	17.9	50.9
2019	781	40.1	19.4	54.8
2020	753	39.1	19.2	52.1
2021	721	42.5	16.9	47.9
2022	754	39.5	19.0	49.3
2023	766	39.5	19.3	67.5
2024	769	41.0	18.7	66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Calera Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,879 (20.3%)	$7,376 (79.5%)	$9,273

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calera Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 425^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 355^th of 680 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calera Intermediate School)	45.4	39.2	6.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shelby County)	61.3	55.3	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calera Intermediate School)	41.9	32.7	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shelby County)	56.4	48.7	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calera Intermediate School)	41.7	31.7	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shelby County)	55.8	50.2	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	781	766	1.9%
African American	269	280	4.1%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	8	10	25%
Hispanic	76	108	42.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	397	330	16.9%
Two or More Races	31	34	9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.8%	67.5%	12.7%

Schools Near Calera Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calera Intermediate School	Public	3-5	8454 Highway 31 South	Calera	35040	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 682-6500	769	41	18.7	66.3%	329 (42.8%)	285 (37.1%)	103 (13.4%)	10 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.1%)	44.9	395^th of 684 public elementary schools	42.3%		48.7	355^th of 680 public elementary schools	47.8%	40	37.1	30.8	37.6	31.2	56.6	53.0	60.0	$9,273	$1,879	$7,376
Calera Elementary	Public	K-2	855 10th St	Calera	35040	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 682-6120	750	42	18.0	64.8%	308 (41.1%)	324 (43.2%)	97 (12.9%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)								(n/a)								$10,354	$1,450	$8,886
Montevallo Elementary School	Public	K-5	171 Jeter Cir	Montevallo	35115	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 682-6420	741	43	17.2	79.2%	301 (40.6%)	168 (22.7%)	251 (33.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	52.2	327^th of 684 public elementary schools	52.2%		51.3	337^th of 680 public elementary schools	50.4%	10	35.2	51.3	30.2	44.4	58.3	58.2	56.3	$10,413	$1,833	$8,512
Meadow View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2800 Smokey Rd	Alabaster	35007	Shelby County	Alabaster City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 685-4300	937	59	15.7	55.0%	468 (49.9%)	187 (20.0%)	232 (24.8%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.4%)								(n/a)	60.1				75.8			$10,590	$1,568	$9,009
Jemison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1495 County Road 44	Jemison	35085	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 280-4820	759	48	15.8	78.8%	409 (53.9%)	56 (7.4%)	270 (35.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.6%)								(n/a)	21.2				61.9			$9,287	$1,779	$7,483
Thompson Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1509 Kent Dairy Rd	Alabaster	35007	Shelby County	Alabaster City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 685-6200	899	43	20.9	54.6%	461 (51.3%)	206 (22.9%)	193 (21.5%)	12 (1.3%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (2.0%)	74.2	163^rd of 684 public elementary schools	76.2%		79.9	116^th of 680 public elementary schools	82.9%	47		49.0	49.7	48.1		68.0	73.8	$9,652	$1,700	$7,938
Elvin Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Washington St	Columbiana	35051	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 682-6620	536	31	17.3	64.9%	359 (67.0%)	82 (15.3%)	77 (14.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	45	394^th of 684 public elementary schools	42.4%		54.9	310^th of 680 public elementary schools	54.4%	84	34.1	28.4	25.5	44.2	60.2	53.2	60.2	$10,660	$1,547	$9,092
Creek View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	8568 Highway 17	Maylene	35114	Shelby County	Alabaster City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 685-6100	956	60	15.8	50.0%	531 (55.5%)	185 (19.4%)	182 (19.0%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.9%)								(n/a)	65.5				79.6			$10,240	$1,165	$9,061
Shelby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19099 Highway 145	Shelby	35143	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 682-6630	239	14	17.0	58.2%	207 (86.6%)	11 (4.6%)	18 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	77.4	142^nd of 684 public elementary schools	79.2%		68.7	200^th of 680 public elementary schools	70.6%	58	51.4	51.9	58.1	48.2	79.4	61.5	83.9	$17,161	$2,526	$14,609
Pelham Ridge	Public	PK, KG-5	251 Applegate Parkway	Pelham	35124	Shelby County	Pelham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 624-3704	781	52	15.1	51.9%	299 (38.3%)	187 (23.9%)	235 (30.1%)	16 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.4%)	60.9	259^th of 684 public elementary schools	62.1%		60.6	255^th of 680 public elementary schools	62.5%	4	39.0	33.6	42.0	45.0	64.9	66.2	72.0	$9,196	$1,003	$8,192

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