Salem School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(801) 423-1182
Salem School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Salem School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Salem School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Salem School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Salem School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #554 out of 957 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 34:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 92% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nebo School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Salem School is Salem Hills High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Salem Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Foothills School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Salem Hills High School Math: 48% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,301 student10
0.4 miles
150 N Skyhawk Blvd
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-3200 0.4 10-12 1,301 - Salem Salem Junior High School Math: 47% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-9 | 1,076 student10
0.8 miles
598 North Main
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6550 0.8 7-9 1,076 - Salem Foothills School Math: 53% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 861 students10
1.0 miles
412 S 810 E
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-9172 1 PK-6 861 - Salem Mt. Loafer School Math: 54% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 686 students10
1.2 miles
1025 S 250 W
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-2705 1.2 PK-6 686 - Salt Lake City Pacific Heritage Academy Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 402 students10
2.6 miles
1755 W 1100 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892 2.6 K-8 402
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