Salem Elementary School vs. New Dimensions
Should I attend Salem Elementary School or New Dimensions? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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New Dimensions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Dimensions ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
394 students
470 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#330 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
77
64
Grade 1 Students
53
64
Grade 2 Students
58
65
Grade 3 Students
58
64
Grade 4 Students
53
49
Grade 5 Students
65
48
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
-
40
Grade 8 Students
-
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
78%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
