Helena Middle

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

957 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Helena Middle School, located at 1299 Hillsboro Parkway in Helena, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Shelby County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement for its middle-grade students. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of high school while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its academic focus, Helena Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive school culture that prioritizes student well-being and active participation. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and sports programs, allowing students to explore their interests and build strong social connections. With a commitment to collaboration between faculty, parents, and the local community, Helena Middle strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during these formative years.

957

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helena Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	667
Hispanic	100
Black	147
Asian	13
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
667 (69.7%)
Black
147 (15.4%)
Hispanic
100 (10.4%)
Two or More
27 (2.8%)
Asian
13 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)682-5300
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hlms/index.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 312

Grade 7 307

Grade 8 338