Salem Elementary School
Tel:
(304)558-1598
- Salem Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
School Overview
- Salem Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 272 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salem Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salem Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 95% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salem Elementary School is Wv Industrial Home For Youth (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wv Industrial Home For Youth (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wv Industrial Home For Youth (0.6 miles away)
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- Salem Wv Industrial Home For Youth Alternative School
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Grades: PK-12
0.6 miles
15 Industrial Blvd
Salem, WV 26426
(304)782-1128 0.6 PK-12 n/a - Clarksburg Liberty High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 535 students
9.6 miles
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304)326-7470 9.6 9-12 535 - Clarksburg Wilsonburg Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 214 students
9.7 miles
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Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304)624-3257 9.7 PK-5 214 - West Union Doddridge County High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 351 students
10.5 miles
79 Bulldog Drive
West Union, WV 26456
(304)873-2521 10.5 9-12 351 - West Union Doddridge County Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 429 students
10.7 miles
182 Doddridge County School Ro
West Union, WV 26456
(304)873-3294 10.7 K-4 429
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