For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 957 students in Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public School in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
1 School
2,222 Schools
# Students
957 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,014 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,730
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,014
$17,011
Best Salem School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8828 Antioch Rd
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2356
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2356
Grades: PK-8
| 957 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem School District?
Salem School District manages 1 public schools serving 957 students.
What is the rank of Salem School District?
Salem School District is ranked #181 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem School District?
84% of Salem School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem School District?
Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,014 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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