Salem School
Tel:
(801)423-1182
- Salem School serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Salem School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 25%.
School Overview
- Salem School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salem School is ranked within the top 50% of all 932 schools in Utah (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salem School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
| Overall School Rank | #448 out of 932 schools (Top 50%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 17% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 94% | 75% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nebo School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Salem Hills High School Grades: 10-12 | 1237 students
0.4 miles
150 N Skyhawk Blvd
Salem, UT 84653
(801)423-3200 0.4 10-12 1237 - Salem Salem Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 1068 students
0.8 miles
598 North Main
Salem, UT 84653
(801)423-6550 0.8 7-9 1068 - Salem Foothills School Grades: PK-6 | 780 students
1.0 miles
412 S 810 E
Salem, UT 84653
(801)423-9172 1.0 PK-6 780 - Salem Mt Loafer School Grades: PK-6 | 532 students
1.2 miles
1025 S 250 W
Salem, UT 84653
(801)423-2705 1.2 PK-6 532 - Salt Lake City Pacific Heritage Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 394 students
2.6 miles
1755 W 1100 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801)363-1892 2.6 K-8 394
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