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Salem R-80 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,425 students in Salem R-80 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Salem R-80 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,425 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Salem R-80 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.49
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,298 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
86
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,933 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,962 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,933
$15,159
Spending / Student
$8,962
$13,980
Best Salem R-80 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Tiger Pride Dr
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 S Doss Rd
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Grades: 2-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Tiger Pride Dr
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 N Main St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Grades: PK-1
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,425 students.
What is the rank of Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District is ranked #405 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem R-80 School District?
91% of Salem R-80 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Salem R-80 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,962 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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