For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 706 students in Salem CHSD 600 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Salem CHSD 600 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
706 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem CHSD 600 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#531 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,269 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,867 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,269
$22,456
Spending / Student
$12,867
$21,694
Best Salem CHSD 600 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem CHSD 600 School District?
Salem CHSD 600 School District manages 1 public schools serving 706 students.
What is the rank of Salem CHSD 600 School District?
Salem CHSD 600 School District is ranked #530 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem CHSD 600 School District?
94% of Salem CHSD 600 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem CHSD 600 School District?
Salem CHSD 600 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Salem CHSD 600 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,867 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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