Calera Middle

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

755 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Calera Middle School, located in Montevallo, Alabama, is part of the Shelby County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By focusing on core curriculum standards while offering various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and digital engagement, utilizing its online platform to keep parents and students informed about school policies, academic calendars, and campus events. As a pillar of the local educational community, Calera Middle strives to maintain a supportive culture where students are encouraged to participate in diverse learning experiences, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for their future academic journeys.

755

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calera Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	78
Black	321
Asian	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
323 (42.8 %)
Black
321 (42.5 %)
Hispanic
78 (10.3 %)
Two or More
24 (3.2 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)682-6140
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cams/index.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 6 253

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 265