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Salem Upper Elementary School

1601 S Doss Rd
Salem, MO 65560

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Tel: (573) 729-6642

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Salem Upper Elementary School serves 325 students in grades 2-5.

Salem Upper Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 325 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salem Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Salem Upper Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 2-5

Total Students

325 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Salem Upper Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Salem Upper Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1411 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Salem Upper Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

28%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salem Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salem Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Salem Upper Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

White

91%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Salem Upper Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Salem Upper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salem Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

11%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salem Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Salem R-80 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salem Upper Elementary School's ranking?

Salem Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Salem Upper Elementary School?

325 students attend Salem Upper Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Salem Upper Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Upper Elementary School?

Salem Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Salem Upper Elementary School offer ?

Salem Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5

What school district is Salem Upper Elementary School part of?

Salem Upper Elementary School is part of Salem R-80 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 325 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education