Chelsea Middle School

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/chms/index.htm

951 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chelsea Middle School, located in Chelsea, Alabama, is a prominent educational institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Shelby County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of its adolescent student body. The campus provides a structured learning environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Chelsea Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Chelsea Middle School remains committed to preparing its students for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

951

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chelsea Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	736
Hispanic	55
Black	118
Asian	20
Two or More	13
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
736 (77.4 %)
Black
118 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
55 (5.8 %)
Asian
20 (2.1 %)
Two or More
13 (1.4 %)
American Indian
8 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-7210
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/chms/index.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 313

Grade 7 320

Grade 8 318