Serving 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Salem Avenue Elementary School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Salem Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Avenue Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
27%
23%
Black
21%
33%
White
32%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Salem Avenue Elementary School is ranked #696 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Salem Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Salem Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paramount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Salem Avenue Elementary School?
705 students attend Salem Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Salem Avenue Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Avenue Elementary School?
Salem Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Salem Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salem Avenue Elementary School part of?
Salem Avenue Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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