Salem Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(503)399-3187
- Salem Heights Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 37%.
School Overview
- Salem Heights Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 320 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salem Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salem Heights Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #906 out of 1,194 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 69% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem-Keizer SD 24J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salem Heights Elementary School is South Salem High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Judson Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Candalaria Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Candalaria Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 341 students
0.6 miles
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3136 0.6 K-5 341 - Salem Wright Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 415 students
0.6 miles
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3198 0.6 K-5 415 - Salem Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 357 students
0.9 miles
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3167 0.9 K-5 357 - Salem Morningside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 386 students
1.0 miles
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3173 1.0 K-5 386 - Salem Judson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 977 students
1.1 miles
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3201 1.1 6-8 977
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