Serving 1,072 students in grades 6-8, Salem Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,072 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Salem Middle serves the northwest part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Salem Middle School's student population of 1,072 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,072 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Campus Size
34 acres
School Motto
Shaping Tomorrow's Future
School Rankings
Salem Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue, Silver, & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Middle School's ranking?
Salem Middle School is ranked #273 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Salem Middle School often compared to?
Salem Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Landstown Middle School, Plaza Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Middle School?
1,072 students attend Salem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Salem Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Middle School offer ?
Salem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salem Middle School part of?
Salem Middle School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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