For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,201 students in Salem City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Salem City School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,201 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Salem City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#627 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
32%
# Black Students
737 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
61%
15%
# White Students
236 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
20%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
65
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
97
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,077 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,316
$27,348
Spending / Student
$26,077
$26,228
Best Salem City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut St
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 New Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Grades: 3-8
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Grades: PK-2
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem City School District?
Salem City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,201 students.
What is the rank of Salem City School District?
Salem City School District is ranked #628 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City School District?
61% of Salem City School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem City School District?
Salem City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Salem City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,077 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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