Salem School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools in Salem School District, serving 2,610 students. Public elementary schools in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in Salem School District are Carlton, Saltonstall School and Collins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Salem School District |
| School District Website | http://salemk12.org |
| School District Phone Number | (978) 740-1212 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 1,396 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,610 Students | 639,975 Students |
| # of Teachers | 241 Teachers | 48,405 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Salem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 345 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #343 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,418 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 75 Students | 44,525 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 967 Students | 136,672 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 37% | 21% |
| # of Black Students | 165 Students | 61,197 Students |
| % Black Students | 6% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 1,268 Students | 370,245 Students |
| % White Students | 49% | 58% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 524 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 133 Students | 25,369 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 20,211 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 287 | 63,302 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 317 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 289 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 309 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 330 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 309 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 255 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 270 | 60,045 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 244 | 58,596 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 4,825 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 4,116 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 3,590 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 3,177 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 52 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $26,570 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $24,984 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $98 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $92 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $26,570 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $24,984 | $18,839 |
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Salem School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Carlton Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50%10 Skerry Street10
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1280
Grades: K-5 | 252 students
- Saltonstall School Math: 43% | Reading: 56%Rank:4/Bottom 50%211 Lafayette Street10
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Grades: K-8 | 372 students
- Collins Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%29 Highland Avenue10
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Grades: 6-8 | 536 students
- Witchcraft Heights Math: 31% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1 Frederick Street10
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1271
Grades: K-5 | 458 students
- Horace Mann Laboratory Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50%33 Loring Avenue10
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 542-6220
Grades: K-5 | 272 students
- Nathaniel Bowditch Math: 15% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50%79 Willson Street10
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Grades: K-8 | 378 students
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