Chelsea Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 93% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 93% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students (12-13)
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)93%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)93%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)1%
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)2%
5%
Black
(12-13)7%
34%
White
(12-13)88%
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Intermediate School?
701 students attend Chelsea Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Chelsea Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Chelsea Intermediate School offer ?
Chelsea Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Chelsea Intermediate School part of?
Chelsea Intermediate School is part of Shelby County School District.
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