C+
Average
65/100

Calera Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 9178 Highway 22, Montevallo, AL 35115
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 39th percentile in Alabama
Growth
B
Students gain 1.01 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 59th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
760
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%39/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%59/100Students gain 1.01 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 63rd percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (+4 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency9% (−11 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%13%reading -5 pts, math -16 pts34th percentile (list)
Black37%3%reading +8 pts, math -3 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%8%reading -8 pts, math -5 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income37%6%reading +3 pts, math -4 pts44th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9178 Highway 22
City Montevallo
ZIP Code 35115
District 0103030
NCES School ID 010303001868
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35115

Understanding the community around Calera Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,746
Per Capita Income $24,215
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%
High School or Higher 83.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $155,700
Median Rent $845
Owner-Occupied 71.7%
Renter-Occupied 28.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Calera Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 42.0%
White 39.5%
Hispanic/Latino 12.6%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 760
Teachers (FTE) 46.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Calera Middle?
Calera Middle has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Calera Middle?
Calera Middle has 760 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Calera Middle serve?
Calera Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Calera Middle receive per student?
Calera Middle receives $12,606 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Calera Middle in 35115 ▼
Avg Home Value
$249,203
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,716
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
28.3%

Other Schools in 35115

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026