Top Rankings
Salem Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 489 students in Salem Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Salem Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,841 Schools
# Students
489 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Salem Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#212 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
242 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
24%
# Black Students
58 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
148 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
30%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,139 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,973
$23,913
Spending / Student
$21,139
$24,672
Best Salem Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Grades: 6-12
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 489 students.
What is the rank of Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District is ranked #217 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (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 Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem Academy Charter School District?
50% of Salem Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Salem Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,139 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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