Salem Early Childhood
Tel:
(978) 740-1221
- Salem Early Childhood serves 93 students in grades Prekindergarten.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Salem Early Childhood places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Salem Early Childhood's student population of 93 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
Total Students | 93 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Salem Early Childhood is 0.65, 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) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 3% | 7% |
Hispanic | 23% | 20% |
Black | 14% | 9% |
White | 53% | 60% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.59 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 35% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Salem School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Salem Early Childhood is Salem Prep High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bentley Academy Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Bentley Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 296 students
0.0 miles
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260 0.0 K-5 296 - 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 Carlton Grades: K-5 | 252 students
0.6 miles
10 Skerry Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1280 0.6 K-5 252 - Salem New Liberty Innovation School Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
0.8 miles
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470 0.8 9-12 45 - Salem Salem Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 475 students
0.8 miles
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105 0.8 6-12 475
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