New Salem Elementary School

6106 Hwy 205
Marshville, NC 28103

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (704) 385-9430

www.ucps.k12.nc.us

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New Salem Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

New Salem Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 227 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

New Salem Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

227 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

New Salem Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of New Salem Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NC)

Overall Testing Rank

#546 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of New Salem Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of New Salem Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

19%

Black

25%

White

95%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.69

This chart display the diversity score of New Salem Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

21%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Union County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Salem Elementary School's ranking?

New Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

How many students attend New Salem Elementary School?

227 students attend New Salem Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of New Salem Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of New Salem Elementary School?

New Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does New Salem Elementary School offer ?

New Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is New Salem Elementary School part of?

New Salem Elementary School is part of Union County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 227 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education