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Salem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,709 students in Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
11 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
3,709 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
351 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Salem 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 76% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#357 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Graduation Rate
76%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,682 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
24%
# Black Students
255 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,533 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
41%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
167
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
284
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
291
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
302
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
340
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
319
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
253
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
6
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,483 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,446 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,483
$23,913
Spending / Student
$27,446
$24,672
Best Salem School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlton
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Skerry Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1280
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1280
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Liberty Innovation School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Salem Prep High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #55.
Saltonstall School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Bates
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Liberty Hill Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1250
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1250
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
Horace Mann Laboratory
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Collins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #99.
Witchcraft Heights
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1271
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1271
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1010.
Bentley Academy Innovation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salem Early Childhood
Magnet School
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Grades: PK
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem School District?
Salem School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,709 students.
What is the rank of Salem School District?
Salem School District is ranked #354 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem School District?
46% of Salem School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem School District?
Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,446 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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