Salem Academy Charter School
Tel:
(978) 744-2105
Salem Academy Charter School serves 475 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Salem Academy Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Salem Academy Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Salem Academy Charter School's student population of 475 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Salem Academy Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Salem Academy Charter School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #574 out of 1666 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 20% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 43% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Salem Academy Charter School is New Liberty Innovation School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Saltonstall School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Saltonstall School Grades: K-8 | 372 students
0.3 miles
211 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297 0.3 K-8 372 - Salem New Liberty Innovation School Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
0.4 miles
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470 0.4 9-12 45 - Salem Salem Prep High School Grades: 8-12 | 26 students
0.4 miles
2 East India Square, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171 0.4 8-12 26 - Salem Bentley Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 296 students
0.8 miles
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260 0.8 K-5 296 - Salem Salem Early Childhood Grades: PK | 93 students
0.8 miles
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221 0.8 PK 93
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