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South Salem Elementary School

1600 Carolyn Rd
Salem, VA 24153

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Tel: (540) 387-2478

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South Salem Elementary School serves 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

South Salem Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

South Salem Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

363 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

South Salem Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of South Salem Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#391 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

54%

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

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

69%

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

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Salem Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

22%

White

79%

46%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.70

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

35%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Salem City Public Schools School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Salem Elementary School's ranking?

South Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are South Salem Elementary School often compared to?

South Salem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Salem Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend South Salem Elementary School?

363 students attend South Salem Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of South Salem Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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

South Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does South Salem Elementary School offer ?

South Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is South Salem Elementary School part of?

South Salem Elementary School is part of Salem City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education