For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 480 students in Salem Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Salem Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,823 Schools
# Students
480 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
57%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% White
27%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,260 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,885 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending
$12 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$27,260
$25,203
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending / Student
$25,885
$27,530
Showing 2012–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Best Salem Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 480 students.
What is the rank of Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District is ranked #231 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (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 Academy Charter School District?
57% of Salem Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Salem Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,885 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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