Best High Schools in Calera, AL

Calera, AL has 5 high schools with 3,625 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Calera score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Calera don't meet expectations.

1. Shelby County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

2. Montevallo High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 506 Students

3. Calera High

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students

4. Chilton County High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students

5. Jemison High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

Best Middle Schools in Calera, AL

Calera, AL has 4 middle schools with 1,912 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Calera score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Calera don't meet expectations.

1. Columbiana Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students

2. Calera Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students

3. Montevallo Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students

4. Jemison Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 360 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Calera, AL

Calera, AL has 6 elementary schools with 3,750 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Calera score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Calera don't meet expectations.

1. Shelby Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students

2. Elvin Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students

3. Montevallo Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 749 Students

4. Calera Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 766 Students

5. Jemison Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 740 Students

6. Calera Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 752 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Calera, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Calera, AL has a total population of 17,202 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Calera, AL

9,287

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Calera, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

1.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calera, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calera, AL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,521 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Calera, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations