Serving 1,112 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Salem Middle School's student population of 1,112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salem Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
25%
22%
White
36%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #322 out of 1,792 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
1,112 students attend Salem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Salem Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Middle School part of?
Salem Middle School is part of Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.
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