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Calera Middle School

Public | 4-6 | 554 students
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3 stars

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Posted February 8, 2012
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This school is not good.They do not treat the kids right.I agree the punishment they use are ridiculous.They are not interested in the students best welfare.Our kids were making honor roll until we moved here.Something is not right in this school.The teachers don't do what they tell you they will do.I will be glad to get our kids out of here.Our kids come home telling us things and I believe the teachers are bullying them also.

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Posted February 6, 2012
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This school is horrible! Not only do they permit bullying by the students but the teachers themselves are bullies. They wrap cardboard boxes around students desks or make students stand in taped squares on the floor all day as punishment! This is awful! You inform the principal and told that they "discussed" the issue. How about silent lunch and no recess?? Welcome to Calera Middle School.
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Posted April 26, 2010
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Calera Middle School is a very friendly and welcoming school. It is a growing school and because it is a Title I school, they are able to keep up with the latest technology in the classroom. The classroom sizes at the present time are very good, and the administration is wonderful.

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

165 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

164 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

156 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

157 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

165 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

165 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education11%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students81%
Female90%
Male75%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education18%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female81%
Male80%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

157 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 66% 59%
Black 27% 35%
Hispanic 6% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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8454 Hwy 31 South
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Phone: (205) 682-6100

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