For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 376 students in Salem, IN.
The top ranked public middle school in Salem, IN is Salem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Salem, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 North Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Grades: 3-7
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salem, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, IN include Salem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem?
1 public middle schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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