Top Rankings
Salem Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 488 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 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,837 Schools
# Students
488 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#212 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
54%
25%
% Black
10%
10%
% White
30%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,020 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,182 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,020
$23,845
Spending / Student
$21,182
$24,602
Best Salem Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 488 students.
What is the rank of Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District is ranked #218 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem Academy Charter School District?
54% of Salem Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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 $21,182 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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