Serving 335 students in grades 2-5, Salem Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salem Upper Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Salem, MO school district, encompassing approximately 106.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge being 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem Upper Elementary School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Salem Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Upper Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
12%
7%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1172 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Salem Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Salem Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dent-phelps Elementary School, Green Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Salem Upper Elementary School?
335 students attend Salem Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Salem Upper Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Upper Elementary School?
Salem Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salem Upper Elementary School offer ?
Salem Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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