West Salem Elementary School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(540) 387-2503
West Salem Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
West Salem Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
West Salem Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 439 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Salem Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Salem Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #653 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 83% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 89% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Salem Elementary School is Salem High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Andrew Lewis Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is G.w. Carver Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Salem High School Math: 87% | Reading: 91%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,292 student10
0.3 miles
400 Spartan Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2437 0.3 9-12 1,292 - Salem G.w. Carver Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 77%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 438 students10
1.3 miles
6 Fourth St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2492 1.3 K-5 438 - Salem South Salem Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 82%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 421 students10
1.3 miles
1600 Carolyn Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2478 1.3 K-5 421 - Salem Andrew Lewis Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 80%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 924 students10
1.4 miles
616 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2513 1.4 6-8 924 - Salem Fort Lewis Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 255 students10
2.6 miles
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6594 2.6 PK-5 255
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