For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,452 students in Salem R-80 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Salem R-80 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,452 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem R-80 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,553 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,131 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,553
$17,244
Spending / Student
$12,131
$16,653
Best Salem R-80 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Tiger Pride Dr
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Salem Upper Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 S Doss Rd
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Gr: 2-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Tiger Pride Dr
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
101 N Main St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Gr: PK-1 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,452 students.
What is the rank of Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District is ranked #286 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (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 R-80 School District?
89% of Salem R-80 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Salem R-80 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,131 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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