Salem School

124 Meadow St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Salem School serves 250 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Salem School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Salem School's student population of 250 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Salem School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Salem School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
44%
29%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
39%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salem School's ranking?
Salem School is ranked #732 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Salem School?
250 students attend Salem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Salem School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem School?
Salem School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salem School offer ?
Salem School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem School part of?
Salem School is part of Naugatuck School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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