Salem Community Schools School District

500 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Salem Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,655 students in Salem Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Salem Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
1,655 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Salem Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#270 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Salem Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salem Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salem Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Salem Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Salem Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
10 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,533 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
122
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
3
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,479 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Salem Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Salem Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,479
$13,214
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Salem Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,738
$12,844
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Salem Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Salem Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradie Shrum Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11101 N Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Salem High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salem Community Schools School District?
Salem Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,655 students.
What is the rank of Salem Community Schools School District?
Salem Community Schools School District is ranked #272 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem Community Schools School District?
93% of Salem Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem Community Schools School District?
Salem Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Salem Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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