Top Rankings
Salem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 389 students in Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,010 Schools
# Students
389 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
32%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
82%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,501 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,612 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,501
$26,315
Spending / Student
$33,612
$25,377
Best Salem School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hartford Rd.
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-0267
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-0267
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem School District?
Salem School District manages 1 public schools serving 389 students.
What is the rank of Salem School District?
Salem School District is ranked #61 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem School District?
82% of Salem School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem School District?
Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,612 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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