Salem Elementary School
Salem Elementary School serves 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Salem Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Salem Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Salem Elementary School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 669 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Salem Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Salem Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1290 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 74% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 16% |
| Black | 21% | 22% |
| White | 38% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spotsylvania County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Salem Elementary School is Chancellor High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chancellor Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fredericksburg Chancellor High School Math: 61% | Reading: 86%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,276 student10
1.1 miles
6300 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606 1.1 9-12 1,276 - Fredericksburg Chancellor Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 75%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 859 students10
1.1 miles
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099 1.1 6-8 859 - Fredericksburg Harrison Road Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 67%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 793 students10
1.1 miles
6230 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864 1.1 PK-5 793 - Fredericksburg Battlefield Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 77%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 645 students10
1.4 miles
11108 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532 1.4 PK-5 645 - Fredericksburg Battlefield Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 72%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 833 students10
1.6 miles
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400 1.6 6-8 833
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