Salem School District
Top Rankings
Salem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,734 students in Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,845 Schools
# Students
3,734 Students
911,465 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
74,040 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Salem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Graduation Rate
74%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,040 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
101 Students
66,043 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,625 Students
203,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
22%
# Black Students
249 Students
85,126 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,589 Students
516,267 Students
% White Students
43%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
795 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
37,379 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
21,176
# Students in K Grade:
294
57,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
321
63,797
# Students in 2nd Grade:
328
65,329
# Students in 3rd Grade:
339
65,809
# Students in 4th Grade:
350
67,009
# Students in 5th Grade:
333
67,520
# Students in 6th Grade:
275
69,383
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
71,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
72,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
73,353
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
72,925
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
71,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
70,499
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,576
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,096 is higher than the state median of $21,893. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,228 is higher than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$30 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,096
$21,893
Spending / Student
$28,228
$21,748
Best Salem School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #22.
Saltonstall School
Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Carlton
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Skerry Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1280
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1280
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Bates
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Liberty Hill Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1250
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1250
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Horace Mann Laboratory
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Witchcraft Heights
Math: 19% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1271
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1271
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Collins Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #88.
Bentley Academy Innovation School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem School District?
Salem School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,734 students.
What is the rank of Salem School District?
Salem School District is ranked #337 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem School District?
43% of Salem School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem School District?
Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,228 is higher than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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